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Aventus Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Opulence 17 Eau de Parfum bottle Opulence 17 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aventus EDP
Aventus is the definitive modern statement scent: assertive pineapple and smoky birch create a signature that is both crowd-pleasing and distinctive. Effortlessly confident, it commands attention without shouting.
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Our Verdict - Opulence 17 EDP
Opulence 17 gets the pineapple-birch signature that made Creed Aventus a modern icon into the bottle, but without the smoky depth or the sillage that keeps the original famous years after release.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aventus EDP
Opulence 17 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 18%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 16%
Apple 20% vs 22%
Lemon 18% vs 24%
Pink Pepper 17% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Pineapple 38% vs 40%
Patchouli 32% vs 29%
Jasmine 29% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Birch 22% vs 25%
Musk 21% vs 17%
Oakmoss 20% vs 15%
Cedar 17% vs 20%
Only in Aventus
Ambroxan 17%
Only in Opulence 17
Ambergris 22%

Accords

Aventus Opulence 17
95%
Fruity
80%
70%
Woody
45%
60%
Smoky
50%
60%
Citrus
35%
50%
Fresh
45%
Leather
45%
Sweet
Musky
35%
Fruity shared
95%
80%
Woody shared
70%
45%
Smoky shared
60%
50%
Citrus shared
60%
35%
50%
45%
45%
35%

Performance

Aventus Opulence 17
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aventus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Aventus' vibrant fruits and citrus sparkle in spring and summer, while smoky birch, oakmoss, and leather ground it for autumn. The freshness tapers off in winter but remains wearable year round.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Well-balanced projection and sophistication make Aventus versatile for office, date, and casual wear. Its assertive presence also suits formal occasions, but is too rich for sport or gym.

Opulence 17

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

Fruity-smoky woody profile transitions well between spring and autumn, less suited to peak summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Versatile enough for office and casual wear, with enough presence for dates and smart occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, smoky, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aventus EDP
Opulence 17 EDP
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