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Creed Absolu Aventus

Creed

Absolu Aventus

Last updated October 16, 2026

Eau de Parfum2023MenFranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$510 retail★ 4.4 community rating
Buy on FragranceNet $600 →Buy on FragranceShop $340 →

Zesty citrus and black currant dance with warm spices and peppery woods, creating an audaciously confident aromatic journey

Top Notes

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart Notes

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamom

Base Notes

Pink PepperPatchouliVetiver

Accords

citrus· Dominantwarm spicy· Dominantaromatic· Moderatewoody· Moderategourmand· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatefruity· Moderatesoft spicy· Moderateearthy· Moderatepatchouli· Moderatecinnamon· Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Creed Absolu Aventus is Vanguard by Maison Asrar, with a 83% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $510 original.

Best Seasons

Spring94%
Summer78%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter89%

Best Occasions

Professional100%
Casual48%
Night Out36%

Community Insights

★ 4.4 from 3.3K ratings

What people who wear Creed Absolu Aventus report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.

Main accords

citrus
warm spicy
fresh spicy
woody
fruity
aromatic
earthy
sweet

Longevity

Very weak3%
Weak4%
Moderate32%
Long lasting54%
Eternal6%

Sillage

Intimate7%
Moderate61%
Strong28%
Enormous4%

Who wears it

Female2%
More female0%
Unisex6%
More male20%
Male72%

Listed as Men

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced60%
Overpriced23%
Ok11%
Good value2%
Great value3%

People say it reminds them of

Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition Pour Homme 1.1KArmaf Club de Nuit Precieux I 661Creed Aventus 659Dior Sauvage Elixir 514Montblanc Explorer Extreme 367Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense 239

What people like

  • Masculine sophisticated and domineering character
  • Intense juicy pineapple and citrus opening
  • Better performance than current Aventus batches
  • Rich spicy take on classic DNA

What people dislike

  • Extremely high price for the volume
  • Limited edition status drives artificial hype
  • Moderate projection despite the high cost
  • Perceived as a corporate cash grab

What wearers say

“Don't be fooled and judge a fragrance only after spraying it. There are linear fragrance that don't change between the opening and the drydown. Aventus Absolu is NOT one of those fragrances. The main difference between Aventus Absolu and Sauvage Elixir is in the opening. AA has the sexy Aventus DNA and pineapple opening (also if you smell the cap) that changes to SE in the drydown. The pineapple disappears early and you are left with the long lasting synthetic plastic and burning rubber SE scent. I love the opening, I hate the drydown.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“I’ll forever prefer the 2023 batch to the new one, it’s much more complex and has an almost Christmas feel to it. I understand the new batches are meant to be closer in line with Aventus for consistency’s sake, but this is too good of a batch to just throw out. It lasts forever, it’s deep and woodsy but soft and charismatic. I’ve gotten way too many compliments wearing this and I really want to rock it as a signature scent, but the price and rarity of this batch is what’s stopping me. The 2025 batch is too safe and boring to my taste. Overall a 10/10, a signature worthy masterpiece.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“I bought Creed Aventus Absolu last week, and my expectations were quite high. While the scent itself is pleasant and well crafted...I was ultimately disappointed with its performance. The projection and longevity did not meet the standards I associate with the Aventus line. In comparison, the original Aventus still stands superior in both impact and overall experience. Aventus Absolu may appeal to those who enjoy a slightly refined variation, but for me, the original remains unmatched.”
A member of a leading fragrance community

10 Clones Found

Best Match
Maison Asrar Vanguard

Maison Asrar

Vanguard

83%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Adds blackcurrant, apple and cedarwood where the original leans on black currant, patchouli and cinnamon.

Amazon
Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition

Afnan

Supremacy Collector's Edition

82%accuracy

$34

FragranceShop

7-9 hours

Longevity

Strong

Sillage

Slightly sweeter and less nuanced in the base compared to Absolu Aventus, with reduced smokiness and a more linear drydown. The opening pineapple is very close but the mid-heart lacks the oakmoss complexity of Creed. Overall longevity is good but projection fades faster than the original.

AmazonFragranceShop $34
Al Haramain L'Aventure Extreme

Al Haramain

L'Aventure Extreme

80%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Brings citrus to the mix and skips grapefruit, bergamot and citron from the original.

Amazon
Armaf Club de Nuit Precieux

Armaf

Club de Nuit Precieux

79%accuracy

-

Price

6-10 hours

Longevity

Strong

Sillage

Club de Nuit Precieux delivers similar performance and overall character but lacks the nuanced floral complexity and subtle ambergris shimmer of the original. The clone is warmer and more straightforward, sacrificing some of Aventus's elegant refinement for broader mass appeal.

AmazonJomashop
Bujairami Emperor

Bujairami

Emperor

78%accuracy

$37

FragranceNet

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone's performance is noticeably shorter-lasting (4-6 hours vs 8+ hours for the original) and lacks the creamy patchouli depth that gives Absolu Aventus its signature richness. The citrus-spice balance also skews slightly more toward generic spice in Emperor rather than the balanced, smooth progression of the designer.

FragranceNet $37
Rasasi Hawas Black

Rasasi

Hawas Black

76%accuracy

$22

FragranceShop

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

Hawas Black's base is simpler and less woody than the original, missing the distinctive oak moss and ambergris richness that gives Absolu Aventus its signature sophistication. The clone performs well in the opening and mid-stages but fades faster and with less sillage than the designer fragrance.

AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $35
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Overdose

Armaf

Club de Nuit Intense Overdose

74%accuracy

$70

FragranceNet

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Swaps some of the original's grapefruit, pink pepper and black currant for white powder, tangerine and amber. It projects more than the original.

FragranceNet $70Jomashop
Afnan 9 PM Rebel

Afnan

9 PM Rebel

70%accuracy

-

Price

7-9 hours

Longevity

Strong

Sillage

Brings dry wood, ambergris and caramel to the mix and skips grapefruit, bergamot and pink pepper from the original. It projects more than the original.

Amazon
Dua Poseidon's Absolu Elixir

Dua

Poseidon's Absolu Elixir

78%accuracy

$43

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone lacks the subtle oak moss and vanille depth found in Creed's original, resulting in a lighter dry-down. Longevity and sillage are noticeably diminished compared to the designer fragrance, making it better suited for casual wear than the original's all-day performance.

Dua $43
Fragrance World Venti Absolu

Fragrance World

Venti Absolu

77%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Swaps some of the original's grapefruit, patchouli and cinnamon for lily of the valley, incense and lemon. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.

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