LPDO 2020 EDP

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Cretus

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LPDO Cretus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Cretus opens with Bergamot, Apple, Blackcurrant, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Birch, Jasmine, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Ambergris. LPDO's Cretus carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Look, we all know what this is trying to be. If you're after an Aventus vibe without the Aventus price tag, Cretus is a decent shout, but don't expect a beast mode performance.
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  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Cretus Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and fruity profile, make it suitable for casual wear and spring daytime events. While it could work for an office, some might find the initial fruitiness a bit much; it's definitely not a formal scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cretus opens with a bright, juicy explosion of pineapple and blackcurrant, lifted by zesty bergamot. As it settles, a clean, woody heart of birch and juniper emerges, subtly grounded by earthy patchouli. The base warms into a smooth blend of musk, oakmoss, and a touch of sweet vanilla, offering a classic, masculine dry down.

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