The smell in short
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and ginger. The heart brings vetiver and patchouli. On the skin it settles into musk and birch. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Aventus Cologne notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Creed Aventus Cologne EDC
Creed is the house behind Aventus Cologne EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
When in the day to wear Aventus Cologne
It works in the day and at night.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €6. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Prada Amber.
How long Aventus Cologne stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Prada Amber last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Creed Aventus Absolu lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like musk and birch are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like vetiver and musk. Less obvious notes include pink pepper, sandalwood and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Creed perfumes worth knowing
The house has 82 perfumes here, led by Millesime Imperial, Green Irish Tweed and Creed.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Other versions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2016 and 2023.
If you like Aventus Cologne, try these
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (9 shared notes), Prada Amber (7 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (11 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Does Aventus Cologne project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear Aventus Cologne?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.
What is the difference between Aventus Cologne EDC and Aventus?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.