Cologne2018
Aventus Cologne
Also asEau de Parfum · 2025 →
Olivier CreedThe nose · 54 fragrances · also made Royal Oud (2011)Portrait →

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Aventus Cologne

The crisp air of an autumn day, where the scent of wood smoke and fresh citrus mingles with the earthy notes of fallen leaves.

4.353,673 ratingsA community favourite
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
citruswoodymuskyleatherfresh spicypowdery
Aventus CologneLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessBoss Selection · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate32% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak11%
Moderate53%
Long lasting28%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate24% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate64%
Strong18%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine92%
⚥
Unisex7%
♀
Feminine1%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018 by Creed, Aventus Cologne is a fragrance that embodies the brand's commitment to elegance and sophistication. Created by Olivier Creed, this aromatic fruity cologne opens with bright mandarin orange and ginger, punctuated by pink pepper and bergamot for a fresh spicy kick. The heart of vetiver, spearmint, and patchouli brings an earthy depth, while the base notes of sandalwood, musk, birch, tonka bean, styrax, and cedar create a warm, smoky backdrop. Aventus Cologne is not just another fragrance; it's a statement of confident refinement.

How to wear it

Apply Aventus Cologne to pulse points for a lasting effect. The bright top notes will fade within two hours, but the warm musky base notes will linger throughout the day. This fragrance is best experienced close to the skin rather than in open air.

Fig. 01 — Aventus Cologne, Creed

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Olivier Creed portrait
03 · The nose

Olivier Creed

The dynasty continues

Olivier Creed is the sixth-generation master perfumer of the House of Creed, the legendary Parisian fragrance house founded in 1760.

“Every generation feels fortunate to have this particular skill, the skill of comprehending and practicing the art and science of making fragrance. It is an innate ability.”

Olivier Creed · CaFleureBon, June 2010
54fragrances
1962born
Frenchnationality

The Aventus line

6 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Creed

More from the house · founded 1760 · United Kingdom

Aventus CologneAbsolu Aventus
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With Creed Absolu Aventus

Adds fruity, warm spicy and soft spicy; shares bergamot and pink pepper and 3 more notes.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.35/ 5 · 3,673 ratings

A community favourite: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 8%.

Love60%
Like25%
OK7%
Dislike6%
Hate2%
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