Morning Chess
Vilhelm ParfumerieEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Morning Chess vs. Aventus
Is Morning Chess better than Aventus?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliBergamot
leathercitruswoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Morning Chess and Aventus?
| Morning Chess | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jean-Christophe Hérault |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Morning Chess and Aventus smell?
Morning Chess
Green
Leather
Citrus
Animalic
Aromatic
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Aventus
Fruity
Leather
Woody
Citrus
Sweet
Smoky
Musky
Tropical
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Morning Chess and Aventus share?
Top
Bergamot
BergamotBlack CurrantBlackcurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper
Heart
LeatherGalbanum
PineappleMoroccan JasminePatchouliIndonesian PatchouliJasmine
Base
PatchouliBlack Amber
BirchMuskOakmossCedarwoodCedarAmbroxan
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
PatchouliIndonesian Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Morning Chess and Aventus work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Morning Chess or Aventus?
| Morning Chess | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
| Reviews | — | 2 |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Morning Chess and Aventus?
This one is for people who appreciate restraint. Bergamot opens clean, then galbanum and leather take over with a green-leathery coolness that patchouli deepens.Morning Chess
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
Where to buy Morning Chess and Aventus
| Morning Chess | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $230.29ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $303.73ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $397.04ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | — | $339.95fragranceshop |
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