Alexandria Fragrances California Blues vs VURV Cygnus

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues — dupe of Creed AventusVURV Cygnus — dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances California BluesVURV Cygnus
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 reviews7.7/10 · 1 reviews
Longevity8.0/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.8/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£39£21
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Marine Notes
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Neroli

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

VURV Cygnus

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pineapple
  • Blackcurrant
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Birch
  • Patchouli
  • Moroccan Jasmine
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Oakmoss
  • Ambergris
  • Vanilla Pod

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins VURV Cygnus (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins VURV Cygnus (£21)

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