This is Aventus, but darker, spicier, and often perceived as more mature. It's a crowd-pleaser for sure, though the Sauvage Elixir comparisons are rife, and the eternal debate around Creed's pricing versus performance rages on. If you want a more potent, less playful Aventus, this is it.

This one's a divisive summer scent, echoing the original L'Eau d'Issey with a twist. Some find it a 'nose-gasm' of aquatic freshness, while others dismiss it as watered down, synthetic, or a rehash of previous flankers. Mostly, it's a pleasant if unexciting summer grab.