How it smells
The first thing you smell is cinnamon and tobacco. The heart brings sandalwood and patchouli. On the skin it settles into benzoin and Bourbon vanilla. Overall it smells warm spicy and amber.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Centaurus 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 Centaurus EDP
Centaurus EDP comes from Creed. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How far Centaurus spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Bitter Peach and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by amber and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and amber smells and notes like sandalwood and benzoin. Less obvious notes include cardamom, heliotrope and tolu balsam. Perfume fans rate it 4.21 out of 5.
Centaurus through the year
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like benzoin and Bourbon vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Joop! is a lighter match.
Creed perfumes worth knowing
This house has 82 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Aventus, Millesime Imperial and Green Irish Tweed.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Centaurus dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Bitter Peach (6 shared notes), Joop! (8 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Bitter Peach starts from €210.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Centaurus unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
How much does Centaurus cost?
About €515 in Europe.