Aventus by Creed

A friend used only this and said: ‘It’s a magnet for the ladies’. I had been using designer scents, but when I smelled it, I was stunned; nothing was like that. When he told me the price, the idea left me. Then the clones arrived: Club de Nuit, Vibrant Leather, and others. I bought them all blindly because I wanted that perfume that made my friend a Casanova at a bargain price, but none were equal. I think Al Haramain L’aventure came closer. In the end, I realised I could have saved up for a bottle of Aventus with 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 twisted wondering if a clone was 85% or 92%. Nonsense; there is 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, although it does with others. Now, when I smell it, I feel it is the best perfume in history. It smells delicious, gentlemanly, elegant, masculine, natural… Wearing it elevates my happiness. I know it is no longer popular, but for me it remains the king.

It is the definitive men’s fragrance for me; pure elegance in the bottle. It is incredibly versatile, working in any weather as it blends fresh citrus notes with woody ones; for me, the birch, patchouli, and cedar really stand out. This versatility applies just as much during the day as it does at night. The projection is a perfect 10 out of 10.

What else to say that hasn’t already been said? It is very good. Coming from Vibrant Leather, I now understand why many people have hatred for it. Vibrant Leather does not smell like this; it is more of a synthetic lemon with a dark dry-down, very green and rare. This is different, at least in my batch. I note a juicy pineapple, slightly sweet and lemony, without being astringent. Light spices are perceived and a dry-down halfway between patchouli and moss; present, but nothing heavy. In the air it results in something more charming: the pineapple floats and is what projects the most, until you get close and perceive the complete composition. Its longevity is not its strong point, everyone already knows that, it is an infamous characteristic of the brand. Although I must say that 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 potentiates the spices, which for me makes it too mature. Aventus is not the most youthful fragrance; it is more elegant for someone of my age, but between the two there are very clear differences, fortunately.

Nothing particularly relevant to add when everything has already been said. The only thing in my experience is that I had not tried it until recently. I saw several videos and reviews speaking of wonders and hundreds of clones. In my country it is complicated to find Aventus in physical stores and even less so testers, so I tried the dupes like CDNIM, Vibrant Leather, and Montblanc Explorer to get an idea, being the latter two the ones I liked most and the Zara the cheapest (US$30 for two 60ml bottles, one of VL and one of VL Oud). Until two months ago I could try Aventus on a trip; they had a tester in duty free. I tried it and I will not deny that compared with its clones, mainly with the ‘black beast’, the smell is very similar; when drying, there are practically no differences for an unexperienced nose. Where there is a difference and the dupes do not approach is in the opening, the citrus aroma that then gives way to sweet pineapple. The CDNIM is very strong, almost like disinfectant; Vibrant Leather is very soft, almost imperceptible; and the 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 do not last long. I put it on at the airport, a controlled temperature environment and a cold day. It did not last even 2 hours; by the third hour it was almost not felt at skin level. 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, difficult to find it for less than 400 dollars, adding import costs and taxes it does not 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 adjust for one month to buy a single perfume and have it be the Aventus, but is it worth it?

A gift from my wife. Batch f000489. Rich smell, slightly smoky. Little pineapple, more citrus on the opening and creamy vanilla. An exquisite smell that overflows with quality. Very good longevity and very good projection. It seems Elvis has returned with these f batches.

What a beast of a perfume. Honestly, the quality of this one is noticeably superior to the clones. It’s my second Creed, and I now fully understand the price tag. The only downside is that the longevity is better than any clone (and I own more than half my collection in clones).

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 would not pay the nearly 400 euros I spent again. I would pay a maximum of between 120 and 150. Up close, no clone comes near, but what they leave in the air is, for me, quite sufficient. Regarding the brightness of the freshness, I remain 100% with Zara’s Vibrant Leather. Does it perform poorly? 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 will understand what I mean. I don’t mind, do not misunderstand me, I love Aventus, I am fascinated by its DNA, and I am content with any of its copies, as ultimately they all contain ambroxan, a cheap synthetic chemical (compared to the aroma it reproduces), so the price is not justified today, unless enthusiasts go out correcting people who confuse it with the dozens of clones. Everyone assigns value as they wish, or things are worth what people are willing to pay. Would I pay 400 euros for a fragrance like this again? Perhaps, but not for this one, not currently. Thanks, Aventus, it’s not that big a deal.

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 vibe of confidence. It has that fruity touch of pineapple and apple at the start, but with a more serious, woody, and masculine base. It is 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.

An exquisite fragrance, but it’s like travelling in a private jet: if you don’t have the spare cash, everyone else arrives at the same destination for half, or a quarter, of the price. It went from 150 euros eleven years ago to 320 today, the magic of marketing and paying publicists like Andrés Perfume Man.

If Creed Aventus cost 40 euros, you’d say it’s a normal fragrance, one that smells like deodorant or perhaps a cleaning product, and that it feels synthetic… There’s nothing like taking a product, putting an absurdly high price on it, and letting word of mouth do the rest.

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 rich, 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.

@Memoquique: You always promote fallacies. Aventus has no natural base; it’s an ambroxan bomb and generic chemicals from Givaudan, IFF, or Firmenich. They aren’t bad, but they aren’t exclusive or natural like ambergris (no Creed uses it). It does have natural components that last: vanilla derivatives, patchouli, and oakmoss absolute.

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.

Undisputed king? Absolutely. It’s the most copied and famous scent until you drown in it. But what is Adventus? Fresh, with a base of musks, ambroxan, and birch, opening with a juicy, fruity, citrusy burst. Its heart is a masterful blend of jasmine and smoked pineapple, the key to its success and good taste. All under the Creed DNA. Although 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.

Well… let’s throw out the 2010 composition to demystify it. Calabria bergamot (FCF), patchouli (MD Fragrances), Valencia orange peel, Paraguayan petit grain, pink pepper (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 replaced by similar ones from other brands. This is how real aromas work.