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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with Chicago High. It's a divisive beast of champagne, pineapples, honeyed tobacco, and animalic leather, delivering a boozy, smoky punch that some find utterly captivating and others utterly repulsive.
This budget-friendly Aventus clone delivers solid everyday performance, a true steal for the price. Don't expect perfection, but it certainly scratches that Creed itch without breaking the bank.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 10% |
| Floral | 6% | 16% |
| Fruity | 17% | 22% |
| Green | 2% | 11% |
| Sweet | 29% | 17% |
| Warm | 20% | 11% |
| Woody | 9% | 8% |
| Earthy | 18% | 20% |
| Animalic | 16% | 16% |
| Fresh | 10% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This fragrance is far too loud and distinctive for the office, best saved for evenings out. Its strong projection and unique, boozy-tobacco profile make it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to leave a lasting impression.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its average performance and versatile fruity-leather profile make it ideal for casual daily wear, though it might be a bit too relaxed for formal events. Reviewers specifically highlight its use as a 'daily driver', suggesting its suitability for casual outings and even the office given its moderate sillage.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Leather, Animalic accords and Leather, Pineapple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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