Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
OxbowEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Oxbow Essence de Surf Man vs. Aventus
Aventus rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alexis Dadier | Jean-Christophe Hérault |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Green
Cannabis
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Aventus
Fruity
Leather
Woody
Citrus
Sweet
Smoky
Musky
Tropical
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ColaHempLimeHolly
BergamotBlack CurrantBlackcurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper
Heart
DriftwoodMateSandWoody Notes
PineappleMoroccan JasminePatchouliIndonesian PatchouliJasmine
Base
VetiverOakmossPatchouliWhite MuskMoss
BirchMuskOakmossCedarwoodCedarAmbroxan
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
| Reviews | — | 2 |
No varnish
Real talk
The cola-lime opening either converts you immediately or makes you wait it out. But the drydown, moss, vetiver, patchouli drifting into white musk, is where this earns its reputation.Oxbow Essence de Surf Man
Batch variations became part of the appeal. Tracking down the right one, then knowing exactly what you're wearing, that's the Aventus experience. Not just a fragrance.Aventus
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Oxbow Essence de Surf Man | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $44.79fragrancenet |
| 1 oz | — | $209.99fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $274.39fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $416.16ecosmetics |
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