A confident, sophisticated fragrance opening with citrusy pineapple and bergamot, gliding into a smoky birch and patchouli core, and settling on a rich base of musk, oakmoss, and cedarwood.
Introduced in 2010 to commemorate Creed's 250th anniversary, Aventus was crafted by Olivier Creed and Jean‑Christophe Hérault and became the brand’s signature scent It celebrates strength and achievement—drawing inspiration from Napoleon’s life. The scent opens with hand-selected Calabrian bergamot, lemon, apple, blackcurrant, and pineapple, transitioning into a heart of birch, patchouli, and jasmine. The dry-down features smokiness from birch, woody cedar, musky oakmoss, ambroxan, and a subtle vanilla-leather warmth
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha‑Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin
Fragrance Family: Fruity Chypre / Aromatic Chypre
Key Notes:
Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Apple, Black Currant, Pineapple
Heart: Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine
Base: Musk, Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Ambroxan, Vanilla, Ambergris
Perfumer: Olivier Creed & Jean‑Christophe Hérault
Launch Year: 2010
Longevity: Strong — 8–12 hours+ on skin; even longer on clothing
Sillage: Moderate to strong — projects boldly first hour, then settles into an elegant whisper
Signature Style: Confident, masculine-feminine balance; powerful yet refined
Ideal For: Day-to-night versatility, spring/summer wear, special occasions, and formal settings
Bottle Design: Understated luxury — heavy glass bottle, black label, topped with a polished cap and silver horse‑and‑rider emblem