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Aventus
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Aventus by Creed is a fruity chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 2010, this composition was created by Jean-Christophe Hérault and Erwin Creed. The top notes reveal bergamot, blackcurrant, apple, lemon, and pink pepper; the heart unfolds pineapple, patchouli, and Moroccan jasmine; while the base notes settle on birch, musk, oakmoss, cedar, and ambroxan.
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What happened to this beauty? As I see it, it no longer has the leather and rose note, and I think they added ambroxan.
What never convinced me is the huge variation between batches. The first time, in the mid-2010s, it seemed unpleasant: pineapple juice over a woody and smoky base. On subsequent visits, it was smoky citrus with jasmine, spicy pineapple with smoke, a new perfume every time. Today, I’m not attracted to it, but I no longer dislike it; in fact, I like its dupes more, especially Hacivat. Longevity and sillage never stood out: intimate sillage and about 3 hours (maybe it’s my skin).
Cedar, lemon, patchouli, bergamot, an unlisted delicious vetiver, pineapple, and apple settled over a timid jasmine. Delicious and fresh for this heat. Evokes elegance, distinction, neatness, and cleanliness. Armaf was inspired by this beauty to create Club De Nuit Intense Man, darker, sensual, and provocative, a beast of longevity, while this Creed is very soft and timid.
Aventus. The myth, the legend. The perfume with more testosterone than a gym in August. They say it smells like emperors, victory, black apples with a superiority complex. Gladiator name, farmhouse price. Do I have it? No, it costs as much as a university tuition in Teruel. I’ve heard it as these things are smelled by the foot soldiers: with a furtive spritz at El Corte Inglés, watched by a sales associate with sniper eyes. A miserable spray between wrists and neck, invoking Caesar in the Forum. Conclusion: it smells good. Smoky pineapple, elegant wood, a guy explaining ‘networking’ to you while you wanted a beer. It has presence, it projects, but it doesn’t smell like a Roman emperor; it smells like a consultant with a bonus. Like the common folk, I grew up among its bastard clones. Vibrant Leather by Zara, for example. Aventus after losing a custody battle. Good intentions, little budget. Citrus opening with Don Simón juice pineapple and IKEA polyurethane dry-down. Lasts no longer than an election promise. Then there’s Montblanc Explorer, the best imposter. So well-made it should be in a Swiss prison. Smells like Aventus with a clip-on tie. Clean, elegant, and good enough to fool anyone not named Creed. And Club de Nuit Intense Man? That’s fanaticism. The one who wears it doesn’t want to smell like Aventus; they want to be it. At first, it greets you with a chemical slap, then it softens and becomes decent. Like a quote that starts with a startle and ends with a toast. Aventus is like a TV character you admire but can’t stand in person. A perfumed Don Draper, Tony Stark without the armor. Perfume to convince the world you succeeded, even if you owe on the car. I still smell like clones, like a double taking risks while the protagonist takes the glory. But hey, hopefully, in another life, I get to be born Aventus.
@Allan Never stated leather. That nuance comes from birch tar, very smoky. They didn’t add ambroxan; it was always there. Creed stated ambergris before, but they never used it. Don’t get fooled; almost no perfume uses natural ambergris; in perfumery, ambroxan is used 99.99% of the time, Creed is no exception. Literally, I can think of fewer than 5 perfumes with natural AG. Greetings @kkkccc: The peach note is made with a single aroma-chemical, undecalactone. Edit: Seeing natural ambergris listed as ‘exotic’ today is childish, just like using civet or animal musks: a move by wannabe brands to boost reputation. Ambroxan is fine; it improves projection and longevity, and it’s cheaper. The choice is obvious. Blessings.
Citrus opening; I didn’t notice the pineapple xD. Then, as it dries down, it’s soft, a rich scent, and nothing synthetic.
Few perfumes use natural ambergris; almost all use ambroxan. Now, on the Creed website, it lists ambergris instead of ambroxan in the pyramid.
No matter how much it’s cloned, it’s for a reason. This fragrance is off the charts in scent, feeling, and evolution. Honestly, I haven’t heard anything that comes close to the original formula, nor have I seen a similar DNA in my circle. I took the risk to buy it and realized how incredible it is. I have batch F002090 with a metal cap and black letters; I don’t know if it’s the batch or my skin, but at 7 hours, it still smells perfect with 5-6 sprays. I don’t know if it’s worth the price, but the quality of the raw materials is unique, something you won’t find in other designer houses. Try it yourself to see if it’s worth it; I say yes, totally.
Creed Aventus 2022/23 edition. A classic for the elegant man in summer. Opens with bergamot, acidic lemon, and a brutal pineapple that clings to the skin in under an hour (though it used to last longer). At 15 minutes, it blends into a light, earthy patchouli thanks to the birch, evolving into a citrus-woody accord with juicy lemon, oakmoss, and ambroxan. It smells like a 45-year-old businessman in a white shirt in Portofino. I’ve tried many clones, and nothing matches the original; Vibrant Leather gets close but isn’t the same. It doesn’t smell like alcohol or synthetic; it’s fresh citrus with a woody base. Paying between $320 and $400 today is debatable, even though it hit over $520 after BlackRock’s acquisition. Still, you can find it for up to $495. It lasts about 6 hours but doesn’t project much. For me, it’s exceptional, even if I’m not a citrus lover; polished masculinity and elegance aren’t duplicated. If you’re an elegant man who wants to smell good without being heavy or overly lemony, save up for this beast. Scent: 9.2/10. Longevity: 6.8/10. Sillage: 4.5/10. Versatility: 8.5/10. Compliments: 7.8/10 (can seem very mature). Originality: 6.7/10. Rarity: 2.5/10. Average: 6.57.
Well… let’s toss out the 2010 composition to debunk it. Calabria bergamot (FCF), patchouli (MD Fragrances), Valencia orange peel, Paraguayan petit grain, pink peppercorn (IFF), clary sage (IFF), Tunisian neroli, blackcurrant (IFF), birch tar (Payan Bertrand), Paradisone (Firmenich), Suralette (base of 40 oils), pineapple (with Iso E Super), Helvetolide, Ambrofix (Givaudan), glycol, linalyl acetate, Coranol, Ambretolide, Lyral (banned in 2021), isobutyl quinoline, damascenones, lilial. Some can be substituted with similar ones from other brands. This is how real aromas go.
I’m surprised they talk about an epic and masculine scent. It’s pleasant and long-lasting, but overrated. It’s not worth the price; if you want the same thing, buy Zara Vibrant Leather, it’s the same for a quarter of the Creed value.
@Memoquique: You always promote fallacies. Aventus has no natural bases; it’s a bomb of ambroxan and generic chemicals from Givaudan, IFF, or Firmenich. They’re not bad, but they’re not exclusive or natural like ambergris (no Creed uses real ambergris). It does have natural components that last: vanilla derivatives, patchouli, and oakmoss absolute.
It’s the undisputed king, buy it blind without a second thought. Anyone who says otherwise, don’t trust them. It’s expensive, but it’s worth it. You’ll surely hear complaints from dry-eyed jealous people; go for Club de Nuit instead. Creed Aventus is pure man, no nonsense.
I had it: I liked it: Yes. Long-lasting: Yes. Would I buy it again: Definitely NO. It’s not worth the price; that’s why you buy two better ones. It doesn’t last as long, doesn’t smell as good, and doesn’t have as much sillage. It’s a good perfume, but not exceptional. I won’t say I regret it, but I wouldn’t buy it under any circumstances.
@Gustavo1970, I think the formula is missing compounds. Which formula is the ACG you posted? On Fraterworks there are free formulas based on chromatography (including Millesime Imperial and Green Irish Tweed, without natural ambergris). There are discrepancies between them: one is a bomb of bergamot and fruity notes, another of fixatives like musks and Iso E Super. Pineapple probably carries Allyl Amyl Glycolate. It’s true they reformulate a lot, batch by batch, to create the false illusion of variations. That’s implausible; if that were true, they would change proportions, not ingredients.
Simply the King, a before and after (Creed has done this twice before, with GIT). To those who say it doesn’t last: effectively, naturals don’t project much, but a decant solves that. If you want to smell good all day without spending, stay away. If you want the best aroma regardless of price, bow before His Majesty Aventus.
I was surprised by how many people love it… I tested it at a store in my mall, and the disappointment was brutal. To me, it smells like cheap deodorant or a perfume for very old men, something known since the 80s with nothing special. Even when it dries down, it smells bad. For the price, it’s not worth it; there are cream deodorants that smell the same for a fraction of the cost. Creed has hits, but this is one of their worst.
Very rich aroma, thanks to a 5ml decant. The problem: it doesn’t last long and it’s expensive. If you have the money for luxury, go ahead. If not, it’s not worth it; there are better alternatives. Don’t let yourself be swayed by YouTube reviews.
@JavierSantana, I have nothing left but to stand you up and applaud you.
The undisputed king? Absolutely. It’s the most copied and famous scent out there, until you get it in your soup. But what is Adventus? Fresh, with a base of musks, ambroxan, and birch, opening with a juicy, fruity, and citrusy burst. Its heart is a masterful blend of jasmine and smoked pineapple, key to its success and sophistication. All under the Creed DNA. Even though it’s a plague of clones, it’s rich, addictive, and makes you feel happy and selfish. A classic work of art in the annals of perfumery.
Excellent perfume. I don’t fully understand the hate it receives, maybe because of the price, its mass appeal, or because people review dupes. I agree with user Fetch’s review. Surprised by the performance, given the very bad reviews, depending on the person, but in my late 2024 batch F002426, it lasts and projects like a beast, even the next day after a shower you can still smell it, which also happened with the tester at the perfumery. A scent that will never go out of style and is addictive to wear, very natural, balanced, and soft. The quality of Creed is felt, and you have to pay for it. For someone who doesn’t truly appreciate perfumes, some of its multiple dupes might work, but it’s a gem for those who are passionate about fragrances. 10/10.
If Creed Aventus cost 40 euros, you’d say it’s a normal fragrance, that it smells like deodorant or some cleaning product, that it’s noticeably synthetic… There’s nothing like picking up a product, putting an absurdly high price on it, and letting word of mouth do the rest.
December 2022. I’m sitting in front of the screen. Andrés Perfume Man is talking on YouTube, saying Creed Aventus is the ultimate fragrance and that no woman will resist it. I believe him, I’m amazed. I decide to buy it, put it on twelve installments, doesn’t matter, I know I’ll succeed. January 2023. Walking through the office, my steps are heavy, my scent light. No one notices, no compliments, no glances. Aventus fades from my skin faster than my hope. I wonder if it’s fake, I laugh silently, apply double. March 2023. Finally, a comment. I let a young colleague smell it from my hand; she presses her nose to my skin and says I smell like her father, the same one who abandoned her when she was a child. I don’t know how to respond, I stay still, the compliment turns into a dagger. August 2023. A colleague has a similar scent, I approach, it’s Club de Nuit Intense, he smiles and says it cost him 15 dollars on sale. I don’t smile, I think about my twelve installments. April 2024. I discover Montblanc Explorer, they say it’s similar to Aventus, I refuse to accept it, I repeat that Creed is on another level, although doubt is already seeping in like smoke in a closed room. September 2024. I walk into a Zara, try Vibrant Leather, the similarity hits me, it’s impossible, Aventus, the fragrance that was supposed to be a myth, is now reflected in a cheap bottle. The mirror breaks in my head. I take advantage of having Vibrant Leather Oud, I remember Andrés said it was the best from Zara. February 2025. I return to Andrés Perfume Man, in a new video he says the DNA of Aventus already seems boring to him. I listen in silence, my twelve installments are already dust, my expectations smoke, I need a drink.
An exquisite fragrance, but it’s like flying private: if you don’t have extra money, everyone else gets to the same destination for half, half, and half the price. It went from 150 euros 11 years ago to 320 today—the magic of marketing and paying publicists like Andrés Perfume Man.
I used it again yesterday after a break. I wore it freely, without counting sprays or worrying about the cost. The perfume is clearly made for a specific segment; I’m not saying I belong to that group. I had to save up, but knowing this, I realized it’s not bad, only that if you have to go into debt or save just to buy it, things are already off. You’re better off going for something from Zara or CdN to the office; my colleagues noticed it, gave me compliments, and it still smelled good at the gym and even after arriving at work. It’s an incredibly rich scent. We shouldn’t hate a perfume just because we can’t afford it; let no one think they’re obligated to buy a fragrance. I doubt the wealthy are complaining that it doesn’t last. I doubt I’ll buy it again, but it’s not bad.
Incredible.
The scent of success (and first impressions). Aventus made me understand why it has so much hype. From the first spray, it feels different: elegant, fresh, and with an instant confidence vibe. It has that fruity touch of pineapple and apple at the start, but with a more serious, woody, and masculine base. It’s not a perfume that shouts, but one that everyone notices. It lasts very well and leaves a clean, sophisticated trail. I understand why they call it ‘the scent of success’: it smells like someone who knows what they want.
The end of an era for me. It accompanied me for two years, but today, with the state of ‘cloneology’, it has lost much of its value. I wouldn’t pay the nearly 400 euros I did. I’d pay max between 120 and 150. Up close, no clone comes close, but what it leaves in the air, for me, is more than enough. For the brightness of freshness, I’m 100% sticking with Zara’s Vibrant Leather. Does it underperform? Does something prevent reapplication? To those who defend Aventus at all costs: the day you wear Aventus and someone says ‘you smell like a night club, or Vibrant Leather, or Bouchra Spiritus, or Hawas Black’, you’ll understand what I mean. I don’t care, don’t get me wrong, I love Aventus, I’m fascinated by its DNA, and I’m fine with any of its copies, because in the end, they all carry ambroxan, a cheap synthetic chemical (compared to the aroma it reproduces), so the price isn’t justified today, unless enthusiasts go out correcting people who confuse it with the dozens of clones. Everyone assigns the value they want, or things are worth what people are willing to pay. Would I pay 400 euros for a fragrance again? Yes, maybe, but not for this one, not right now. Thanks, Aventus, it’s not that big of a deal.
THE SOUL OF PERFUMERY. This fragrance is marvelous; its batches maintain the same soul with different nuances, like flankers of the original. It doesn’t bother me at all. I bought a 2011 decant: brutal citrus opening with a sweet pineapple touch, then evolving into smoky pineapple, floral, and fresh—nothing heavy. In 2023, the smoky pineapple disappeared, leaving just the citrus opening evolving into a lake scent alongside a golf course, full of reeds and rushes—fresh, green, floral with pineapple hints. The dry down is the same: noble woods and a clean sensation. Longevity and sillage aren’t the best, about 6 hours, ideal for spring because the heat kills it. Projects to a meter for two hours, then fades to a bubble. Two gripes: people asked me twice if it was Montblanc Explorer. It hurt that a 435 USD perfume got confused with a 45 USD one, but smelling them side-by-side reveals a brutal difference in ingredient quality. Explorer smells similar but projects better, though longevity is similar. Scent: 8 (due to inspirations that overshadow it). Longevity: 7. Projection: 7. Total: 7.3.
What a beast of a perfume. Honestly, the quality here stands out way more than with the clones. It’s my second Creed, and I totally get the price tag now. The only downside is that the longevity is superior to any clone (and I own more than half my collection in clones).
Nothing particularly relevant to add when everything has already been said. The only thing in my experience is that I hadn’t tried it until recently. I saw several videos and reviews talking about wonders and hundreds of clones. In my country, it’s complicated to find Aventus in physical stores, let alone testers, so I tried the dupes like CDNIM, Vibrant Leather, and Montblanc Explorer to get an idea, with the latter two being the ones I liked most and the Zara one being the cheapest ($30 for two 60ml bottles, one of VL and one of VL Oud). Until two months ago, when I could finally try Aventus on a trip; they had a tester at duty free. I tried it and I won’t deny that compared to its clones, mainly the ‘black beast’, the scent is very similar, and upon drying, there are practically no differences for an inexperienced nose. Where there is a difference and where the dupes don’t come close is in the opening, the citrus scent that later gives way to sweet pineapple. The CDNIM is very strong, almost like disinfectant; Vibrant Leather is very soft, almost imperceptible; and Montblanc Explorer is the one that comes closest, although its opening is also very soft. The two controversial points: longevity and price. I understand it has gone through several reformulations and the latest batches don’t last long. I sprayed it at the airport, a controlled temperature environment and a cold day. It didn’t last even 2 hours, by the 3rd hour it was almost gone from the skin. As a comparison, that same day I put Bleu de Chanel L’exclusif on the other arm and that lasted more than 9 hours. And the price, hard to find it for less than $400, adding import costs and taxes it doesn’t drop below $500 if I want to buy it in my country. For what I earn and the money I spend on perfumes, I could easily save one month to buy a single perfume and have it be Aventus, but is it worth it?
Smell of an old millionaire, nothing more to say, it’s not worth it.
Well… nothing to say, right? Aventus. The king… This smells like royalty, like an empire, like the era where Napoleon walked and the floor shook. It puts the crown on you. It’s smelling like a guy who has a castle, lands, people working for him, and a hand-carved chair waiting for you to sit. And those who complain about the price… go buy Club de Nuit, dry as dust. Aventus is always worth it. Aventus marked a before and after, full stop. No discussion.
Pure elegance, a classic.
A huge gift from my wife. Batch f000489. Rich scent, slightly smoky. Little pineapple, more citrusy opening and creamy vanilla. An exquisite scent that overflows with quality. Very good longevity and very good projection. It seems like Elvis has returned with these f batches.
This is a definitive OG in perfumes. Even though I don’t own one, I smelled it on my own skin and it’s something primordial. Nowadays there are many perfumes with this profile, and using it daily creates uncertainty for both that reason and the price. I have to say it, crucify me if you want, there’s something about it that reminds me of a certain fountain pen ink.
What else can I say that hasn’t already been said? It’s very good. Coming from Vibrant Leather, I now understand why so many people hate it. Vibrant Leather doesn’t smell like this; it’s more of a synthetic lemon with a dark dry-down, very green and weird. This is different, at least in my batch. I note a juicy pineapple, slightly sweet and citrusy, not astringent. Light spices are perceptible, and the dry-down is halfway between patchouli and moss; present, but nothing heavy. In the air, it turns out to be more charming: the pineapple floats and is what projects the most, until you get close and perceive the full composition. Its longevity isn’t its strong suit, everyone already knows that, it’s an infamous characteristic of the brand. Though I must say it projects a lot and lasts longer on clothes. The more fabric, the longer the scent will last. I also tried the Absolu. Aventus Absolu takes this profile and boosts the spices, which for me makes it too mature. Aventus isn’t the most youthful fragrance; it’s more elegant for someone my age, but there are very clear differences between the two, luckily.
A friend used only this and said, ‘He’s a magnet for chicks.’ I came from wearing designer scents, and when I smelled it, I was speechless—nothing like that existed. When he told me the price, the idea left my mind. Then the clones arrived: Club de Nuit, Vibrant Leather, and other Arab fragrances. I bought them all blindly because I wanted that perfume that made my friend a Casanova at a steal of a price, but none were equal. I think Al Haramain L’aventure came closer. In the end, I realized I could have saved up for a bottle of Aventus by buying the clones. I sold what I could and saved until I bought the 100ml bottle. I won’t go into batch paranoia; I already had my head spinning wondering if a clone was an 85 or 92%. Nonsense, there’s nothing like the original. Does it last long? Not for me, but it smells natural, without harsh notes like Club de Nuit. Does it generate compliments? Almost none for me, though it did with others. Now, when I smell it, I feel it’s the best perfume in history. It smells delicious, gentlemanly, elegant, masculine, natural… Wearing it elevates my happiness. I know it’s no longer popular, but for me, it remains the king.
What perfume smells like a man? With this, all the chicks go crazy. The chicks and the strawberries smell this and get all worked up, they ask what you smell like and why it tastes so good, they want to eat you up, and everything. An experience with this perfume.
For me, this is the definitive men’s fragrance, pure elegance in the bottle. It’s super versatile, works in any weather because it blends fresh citrus with woody notes; for me, the birch, patchouli, and cedar really stand out. That versatility applies just as well during the day as at night. The projection is a solid 10 out of 10.