Black Essential Self
meets Aventus Cologne.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Vetiver · Cedar
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Eau de parfum leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Avon Black Essential SelfConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Creed Aventus CologneEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de parfum |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United States | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2022 | 2018 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · fresh spicy · woody | citrus · woody · musky |
| Notes unique to this record | Citruses, Basil Leaf, Mint, Truffle, Geranium, Sage, Labdanum | Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Spearmint, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ozonic notes, Musk, Birch, Tonka Bean, Styrax |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.63 · 19 votes | 3.15 · 1,968 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.00 · 19 votes | 2.17 · 2,062 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Black Essential Self
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Aventus Cologne
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcool (alcohol), Parfum (fragrance), Limonene, Aqua (water), Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin.
Source: Creed official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed citrus and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.