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Centaurus Eau de Parfum bottle Centaurus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2024 Year 2024
£££££ Price Tier ££
Royal Taboo Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Taboo EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Centaurus EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royal Taboo EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Centaurus EDP
Royal Taboo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 30% vs 26%
Cardamom 23% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 20% vs 22%
Jasmine 17% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 31%
Tonka Bean 19% vs 26%

Accords

Centaurus Royal Taboo
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
71%
Vanilla
85%
76%
Amber
82%
47%
Woody
62%
60%
Cinnamon
55%
58%
Sweet
56%
58%
Powdery
50%
55%
Tobacco
56%
49%
Aromatic
50%
48%
Balsamic
49%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
71%
85%
Amber shared
76%
82%
Woody shared
47%
62%
Cinnamon shared
60%
55%
Sweet shared
58%
56%
Powdery shared
58%
50%
Tobacco shared
55%
56%
Aromatic shared
49%
50%
Balsamic shared
48%
49%

Performance

Centaurus Royal Taboo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Centaurus

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Royal Taboo

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Centaurus EDP
Royal Taboo EDP
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