How does Aventus Cologne differ from original Aventus?

It swaps the original's smoky pineapple and birch for a brighter ginger, mandarin and pink peppercorn opening over sandalwood and vetiver. It is fresher and lighter, with less smoke and less projection.

How long does it last?

Most owners report a few hours on skin, shorter than original Aventus. Expect it to sit close to the skin after the first couple of hours.

Creed markets it for men, but many women wear it. The citrus-and-woods profile is not strongly gendered.

When should I wear it?

It works best in warm weather and daytime, and in office settings where a heavy scent would be too much. It can be worn year-round.

Retail bottles come as a 3.3 oz spray. Decant sellers ship a hand-filled vial or bottle rather than the original Creed flacon, so check what you are buying.

Is it worth it over cheaper fresh fragrances?

If you want the specific Creed ginger-and-sandalwood blend and prefer it lighter than Aventus, yes. If performance per dollar matters most, cheaper fresh woody scents come close.

Where is the Creed Aventus Cologne EdP cheapest?

At The Perfumed Court, for $48.96, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Creed Aventus Cologne EdP?

2 stores we checked sell it, including The Perfumed Court, eBay.

Creed Aventus Cologne EdP Price History: Lowest $48.96

What reviewers say

Owners describe Aventus Cologne as a brighter, cleaner sibling to Aventus: pleasant, versatile and easy to wear, but lighter and shorter-lived. Many say it draws compliments, while others question whether it justifies its price against the original or cheaper fresh fragrances.

What people mention

LongevityCriticisedOwners say it fades within a few hours and needs reapplying.
ProjectionMixedIt sits close to the skin; some like the restraint, others want more trail.
Scent profilePraisedGinger, mandarin and sandalwood read fresh, clean and versatile.
ValueCriticisedReviewers question whether the performance matches what Creed charges.
Comparison to AventusMixedSome see a lighter, fresher alternative; others find it redundant.
Batch variationCriticisedOwners report differences in strength and smell between production batches.

From The Perfumed Court

Hand-decanted vial of authentic Creed Aventus Cologne EdP
New fragrance for men, adored by women, released beginning of 2019
Top notes: ginger, mandarin, pink peppercorn
Heart notes: patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver
Base notes: styrax, birch, musk, tonka beans
2020 finalist for best new men's Fragrance of the Year and Perfume Extraordinaire by The Fragrance Foundation

Sizes: 1/2 ML - 1/2 Filled Samp, 1 ML - Sample Vial, 1 ML - Spray in a 2 ML G, 2 ML - Glass Spray, 3 ML - Glass Spray, 5 ML - Glass Spray, 5 ML - Glass Rollon, 8 ML - Glass Spray, 15 ML - Glass Spray
Sizing: All sizes are sold by volume and measured strictly in milliliters (ml), not ounces.
Returns: Due to the personal nature of cosmetic items, returns, exchanges and refunds are not accepted.
Shipping: Usually ships within 3-5 business days; orders ship Monday - Friday.
In the box: Hand-decanted glass vial or bottle of the fragrance (not the original bottle)

About the Creed Aventus Cologne EdP

Creed Aventus Cologne EdP is the newest Creed addition to their line-up. It is a new fragrance for men (and adored by women) released beginning of 2019.

Top notes: ginger, mandarin, pink peppercorn.

Heart notes: patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver.

Base notes: styrax, birch, musk, tonka beans.