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Opportunity Makes Scents
I will try to approach this matter in a sober and pragmatic way. A review usually focuses on a personal impression and a few perspectives. Therefore, I will mention if I omit something in my evaluation whenever possible.
Scent:
It starts with an opening of fresh, fruity pineapple that is immediately accompanied by a smoky aroma. The pineapple is clearly in the foreground here, while the other fruity notes and the peppery kick act as cheerleaders.
It doesn't take long before these cheerleaders step back a bit, and the fresh, fruity pineapple transforms into a fruity-sweet candied (smoky) pineapple. Alongside this comes a spicy-fresh character that, according to some naysayers, reminds one of shower gel (do people all use the same brand, and if so, which one is it?) or the character of spicy fougères. Some say it’s a cross between Sauvage Elixir and Aventus. I understand what is meant, but I don’t find the description accurate.
I would say it leans more towards a warm, spicy scent. Musk, labdanum, woods, and spices flank this smoky-candied pineapple excellently. For some, this might be too much harmony, too much streamlining, where they search in vain for the contrast and ambivalence celebrated by many lovers of men’s fragrances.
Except for perhaps the last 2 hours, the candied-smoky pineapple artwork remains intact; after that, the fruit leaves the stage, and a fresh-smoky, slightly spicy base tone lingers that slowly fades away. The base tone lacks a bit of color, but that has always been my impression of Aventus.
So, that’s my impression of the scent. I like it; it’s a great fragrance that can be worn anywhere.
It has the complete DNA of Aventus in it, but it is its own thing.
Does it make the original redundant or vice versa? Hmmm. For me, not owning a matured batch of the original Aventus to compare it to, it does. But for someone who already has a matured batch that they personally like, they might not find enough new here.
S/S:
I have tested several batches of the original by now, but all had poor longevity on my skin. I have never been able to test the OG batches from 2010-2013. The Absolu is also not a "beast mode" scent, but the longevity on skin and clothing is acceptable. It lasts about two days on my shirt, but on my skin, the pineapple flame burns out after about 6 hours.
Bottle:
The bottle is typically solid and nice to look at for Creed; the spray head distributes generous amounts of the precious liquid with too little pressure as a stream. It does not drip or leak.
P/V:
Should one evaluate a fragrance now independently of everything, including the price in absolute numbers, the price-performance ratio in relation to other creations from the same house, and other products from the same niche?
Yes, one should. For exactly these considerations, there is the price-performance value that can be awarded. And how is this price-performance ratio? Oh dear. "Deficient" would still be generous. No, the P/V is a disaster by design.
However, anyone who believes they will enjoy an equivalent and even identical scent experience with one of the more well-known fragrance clones, such as those from the CDNIM line, those from Afnan, Al Haramain, or Parfums Vintage, will also be disappointed. I cannot pass judgment on the new offerings from DUA, but I would also be skeptical.
Based on that, I would come to the following conclusion: Anyone who already has an original Aventus should seriously consider whether they need this scent. Those who want this Creed fragrance will likely be willing to pay Creed prices for it anyway. But for those searching for a scent with the Aventus DNA, there is plenty of selection out there (even beyond fragrance clones) where not only the scent but also the P/V ratio is right.
Scent:
It starts with an opening of fresh, fruity pineapple that is immediately accompanied by a smoky aroma. The pineapple is clearly in the foreground here, while the other fruity notes and the peppery kick act as cheerleaders.
It doesn't take long before these cheerleaders step back a bit, and the fresh, fruity pineapple transforms into a fruity-sweet candied (smoky) pineapple. Alongside this comes a spicy-fresh character that, according to some naysayers, reminds one of shower gel (do people all use the same brand, and if so, which one is it?) or the character of spicy fougères. Some say it’s a cross between Sauvage Elixir and Aventus. I understand what is meant, but I don’t find the description accurate.
I would say it leans more towards a warm, spicy scent. Musk, labdanum, woods, and spices flank this smoky-candied pineapple excellently. For some, this might be too much harmony, too much streamlining, where they search in vain for the contrast and ambivalence celebrated by many lovers of men’s fragrances.
Except for perhaps the last 2 hours, the candied-smoky pineapple artwork remains intact; after that, the fruit leaves the stage, and a fresh-smoky, slightly spicy base tone lingers that slowly fades away. The base tone lacks a bit of color, but that has always been my impression of Aventus.
So, that’s my impression of the scent. I like it; it’s a great fragrance that can be worn anywhere.
It has the complete DNA of Aventus in it, but it is its own thing.
Does it make the original redundant or vice versa? Hmmm. For me, not owning a matured batch of the original Aventus to compare it to, it does. But for someone who already has a matured batch that they personally like, they might not find enough new here.
S/S:
I have tested several batches of the original by now, but all had poor longevity on my skin. I have never been able to test the OG batches from 2010-2013. The Absolu is also not a "beast mode" scent, but the longevity on skin and clothing is acceptable. It lasts about two days on my shirt, but on my skin, the pineapple flame burns out after about 6 hours.
Bottle:
The bottle is typically solid and nice to look at for Creed; the spray head distributes generous amounts of the precious liquid with too little pressure as a stream. It does not drip or leak.
P/V:
Should one evaluate a fragrance now independently of everything, including the price in absolute numbers, the price-performance ratio in relation to other creations from the same house, and other products from the same niche?
Yes, one should. For exactly these considerations, there is the price-performance value that can be awarded. And how is this price-performance ratio? Oh dear. "Deficient" would still be generous. No, the P/V is a disaster by design.
However, anyone who believes they will enjoy an equivalent and even identical scent experience with one of the more well-known fragrance clones, such as those from the CDNIM line, those from Afnan, Al Haramain, or Parfums Vintage, will also be disappointed. I cannot pass judgment on the new offerings from DUA, but I would also be skeptical.
Based on that, I would come to the following conclusion: Anyone who already has an original Aventus should seriously consider whether they need this scent. Those who want this Creed fragrance will likely be willing to pay Creed prices for it anyway. But for those searching for a scent with the Aventus DNA, there is plenty of selection out there (even beyond fragrance clones) where not only the scent but also the P/V ratio is right.
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