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Chanel No. 5 vs Creed Aventus

102 facts in comparison

Based on 713 Reddit opinions. Close race—No. 5 edges ahead.

713 opinions
No. 5 leads by 3pts
Reddit's Pick
Chanel No. 5
62%
C
Based on
535 Redditors
Winner

Chanel No. 5

~$169.99
226 opinions

tldr; Chanel No. 5 is an iconic, recognized fragrance, though some find its scent unpleasant or associate it with specific, sometimes somber, memories.

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VS
Creed Aventus
59%
C-
Based on
1,217 Redditors

Creed Aventus

~$380
487 opinions

tldr; Creed Aventus is a highly hyped fragrance, with some finding it overrated upon first smell, while others still consider it a desirable and popular choice.

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Scent ProfileLongevityProjection & SillageVersatilityUniqueness
💨SCE
⏱️LON
⭐PRO
⭐VER
⭐UNI
60
Points
56
Points

Score by Category

Scent Profile
37%50%
Longevity
88%43%
Projection & Sillage
—67%
Versatility
50%100%
Uniqueness
100%57%

Why is Creed Aventus better than Chanel No. 5?

  • Better scent profile (50% vs 37%)
  • Better versatility (100% vs 50%)
  • Considered "one of the hyped up fragrances of
  • users find it disappointing or overrated after
  • ⭐ Still a popular & desirable fragrance, often
Based on 1,752 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the No. 5

Winning by 3 points (62% vs 59%)

Better longevity
Better uniqueness
Can cause instant sickness for some users.
High confidence (1,752 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 1,752 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

No. 5
6.2/10
535 mentions
Creed Aventus
5.9/10
1,217 mentions
SCENT PROFILE
No. 53.7/10
Creed Aventus5.0/10
VALUE
No. 52.5/10
Creed Aventus2.0/10
LONGEVITY
No. 58.8/10
Creed Aventus4.3/10
UNIQUENESS
No. 510.0/10
Creed Aventus5.7/10
VERSATILITY
No. 55.0/10
Creed Aventus10.0/10
PROJECTION
No. 5N/A
Creed Aventus6.7/10
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Head to Head

Head to Head

No. 5: 3|Creed Aventus: 3
Scent ProfileCreed Aventus
No. 537%
Creed Aventus50%
ValueNo. 5
No. 525%
Creed Aventus20%
LongevityNo. 5
No. 588%
Creed Aventus43%
UniquenessNo. 5
No. 5100%
Creed Aventus57%
VersatilityCreed Aventus
No. 550%
Creed Aventus100%
ProjectionCreed Aventus
No. 5N/A
Creed Aventus67%
No. 562%
Creed Aventus59%
Close race - No. 5 edges ahead by 3 points

Key Specs

SpecChanel No. 5Creed Aventus
Fragrance Type
Floral Aldehyde
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Top Notes
Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot, Peach
Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple, Lemon, Pink Pepper
Middle Notes
Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley
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Base Notes
Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver
Birch, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Ambroxan
Perfumer
Ernest Beaux (original), Jacques Polge (EDP)
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Key Highlights

Chanel No. 5
⚠ Can cause instant sickness for some users.
⭐ Recognized as an iconic perfume w/ a distinct
⚠ May evoke strong, sometimes somber, personal
⭐ Described as having a vanilla scent.
Creed AventusWinner
⚠ Considered "one of the hyped up fragrances of
⚠ users find it disappointing or overrated after
⭐ Still a popular & desirable fragrance, often
✓ Its popularity leads to concerns ~

Topic Battles

No. 5: 2|Tied: 0|Creed Aventus: 3
💨Scent Profile
Creed Aventus wins
No. 5
37%
Creed Aventus
50%
⏱️Longevity
No. 5 wins
No. 5
88%
Creed Aventus
43%
⭐Projection & Sillage
Creed Aventus wins
No. 5
—
Creed Aventus
67%
⭐Versatility
Creed Aventus wins
No. 5
50%
Creed Aventus
100%
⭐Uniqueness
No. 5 wins
No. 5
100%
Creed Aventus
57%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Chanel No. 5

Best Praise
+29 pts
“Chanel No.5 the timeless floral aldehyde that changed perfumery forever.”
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Top Criticism
+86 pts
“I blind bought Chanel No 5 and immediately gave it to my friend. Expensive mistake.”
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Creed Aventus

Best Praise
+66 pts
“Aventus and Bleu de Chanel EDP are both hits in my opinion”
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Top Criticism
+60 pts
“It was Creed Aventus. I had been wearing Aventus for a while by then and was kind of getting a bit tired of it anyway. Him wearing 10 sprays of that sht everyday from January to July was the nail in the coffin though. I'm like yeah, I'm good. I don't want to be that dude or even associated with that smell anymore. It was one of the things that made me switch to more personal, light wearing fragrances. I didn't even want my fragrance to be noticed or project anymore lol. It came off as tacky and desperate.”
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📈Historical Price Data

Chanel No. 5
Creed Aventus
$160$240$320$400Jul '25Aug '25Aug '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Low: $147.78Low: $323Current: $169.46Current: $380
Chanel No. 5
All-time low: $97.88(2020-10)
Creed Aventus
All-time low: $300.86(2020-05)

Which is Better?

Chanel No. 5 Wins
62%
5
vs
59%
Aventus

Close race, but Chanel No. 5 edges ahead by 3 points based on 1,752 Reddit opinions.

Why No. 5Winner
  • ⚠ Can cause instant sickness for some users.
  • ⭐ Recognized as an iconic perfume w/ a distinct
  • ⚠ May evoke strong, sometimes somber, personal
Why Creed Aventus
  • ⚠ Considered "one of the hyped up fragrances of
  • ⚠ users find it disappointing or overrated after
  • More discussed (1,217 vs 535)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

25%Positive
Positive
25%
Neutral
58%
Negative
17%
Based on 535 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

23%Positive
Positive
23%
Neutral
60%
Negative
17%
Based on 1,217 Reddit opinions
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Chanel No. 5 or Creed Aventus?
Based on 1,752 Reddit comments, Chanel No. 5 has a slight edge with 62% positive sentiment vs Creed Aventus's 59%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy Chanel No. 5 or Creed Aventus?
Both have similar approval ratings (62% vs 59%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about Chanel No. 5?
Reddit users highlight: Can cause instant sickness for some users.. Recognized as an iconic perfume w/ a distinct. May evoke strong, sometimes somber, personal. With 535 mentions and 62% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about Creed Aventus?
Reddit users highlight: Considered "one of the hyped up fragrances of. users find it disappointing or overrated after. Still a popular & desirable fragrance, often. With 1,217 mentions and 59% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 1,752 Reddit comments: 535 about Chanel No. 5 and 1,217 about Creed Aventus. Data was sourced from Perfumes & colognes community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

713 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 6/24/2026

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