Creed

Creed Aventus is an eau de parfum for men, which the house of Creed describes as bold, self-assured and timeless. It combines fresh Calabrian bergamot, smoky birch, and a pineapple accord that has become the fragrance's signature. Our bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

• Top notes: Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and a blackcurrant leaf accord. The opening is bright and fresh.
• Heart notes: pineapple accord, pink pepper and a jasmine accord, the fruity part you recognize.
• Base notes: birch, patchouli and a musk accord. The smoky birch with a leathery hint gives it depth and structure.

Creed classifies it among dry, fresh, citrusy and fruity woody fragrances. The contrast between the bright pineapple and smoky birch is what defines it.

How to apply it

1. Apply to clean, dry skin, as Creed recommends.
2. Focus on pulse points: wrists, neck, inner elbows and behind the ears.
3. Hold the bottle about a hand's width away from the skin.
4. Do not rub the skin after application, so as not to speed up the evaporation of the citrus notes.
5. Being an eau de parfum, one or two sprays are a good start. Add more only if you feel the need.

Specifications

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ProBeauty's tip. On the blotter, you will mainly smell bergamot and pineapple. The smoky birch and musk appear on the skin after the top notes fade, so judge Aventus after an hour, not after the first minute.