Is Aromatix X French Avenue Royal Taboo a dupe of Creed Centaurus?
Centaurus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2024 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Royal Taboo EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a divisive one. Many hail Centaurus as a beast-mode, luxurious tobacco-vanilla, while others dismiss it as an overpriced holiday candle, lacking originality and far too sweet. Creed die-hards might find it a departure, but it's clearly a crowd-pleasing warm spicy amber that makes a statement.
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its spicy, sweet tobacco richness, calling it a masterpiece, while others find it a "hot mess" of synthetic chaos. It's a powerhouse scent, but be warned: not everyone's nose will agree with its bold statement.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and strong sweet-spicy character make it too overwhelming for the office or sport. However, these qualities make it perfect for dates and formal events, especially in cooler weather, where its warmth and boldness can shine without being intrusive.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and dominant spicy-sweet tobacco profile, this isn't one for the office - it’s a bit too much for close quarters. It shines on dates and formal occasions in cooler weather, where its bold and warm character can truly impress. Some find it suitable for casual wear, but it's definitely a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Tobacco, Heliotrope
Adds amber and cashmere wood, drops ambroxan and geranium
Where to buy
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work