Creed Aventus: review, notes and price in Morocco
Creed Aventus, the 2010 fruity-woody icon: notes, performance, when to wear it, versus Club de Nuit Intense and Hacivat. 5ml decant at 230 MAD, 10ml at 350 MAD.
Some fragrances everyone has heard of, and Aventus is the one. Created in 2010 by Olivier Creed for the House's 250th anniversary, it started the wave of fruity-woody men's scents and inspired dozens of alternatives. It has finally arrived at MYF: 3,500 MAD for the bottle, 350 MAD for the 10ml decant and 230 MAD for the 5ml decant.
Aventus
Pineapple, blackcurrant, birch and oakmoss: the Creed icon, as a 3,500 MAD bottle or a decant from 230 MAD.
What Aventus smells like
A bold fruity-woody. Here is the pyramid as listed in our catalogue.
| Stage | Notes |
|---|---|
| Top | Lemon, pink pepper, apple, bergamot, blackcurrant |
| Heart | Pineapple, jasmine, patchouli |
| Base | Birch, ambergris, cedarwood, oakmoss, musk |
The opening is juicy and bright: apple, blackcurrant and citrus, lifted by a little pink pepper. The heart brings the note that made its name, pineapple, over jasmine and patchouli. The base is dry and smoky: birch and oakmoss give the chypre edge, ambergris and musk extend the trail.
The contrast between bright fruit and smoky wood is Aventus in a nutshell. It is rated Strong: a clear presence without filling a room.
Who it's for, and when to wear it
Aventus is listed for Office, Date and Formal in our catalogue. It is a versatile fragrance that works in a meeting as well as at dinner.
- At the office: fresh up top, clean at the base, it stays elegant without weighing on anyone.
- Dates: pineapple and blackcurrant charm, birch adds character.
- Formal occasions: weddings and ceremonies, it is a suit classic.
- Season: all year. It shines in spring and summer and holds up in winter.
Why it gets talked about so much
Aventus set a style. Many fragrances, from Club de Nuit Intense to Hacivat, play on the same pineapple-birch accord. Wearing the original means smelling the reference.
Aventus versus the alternatives in our catalogue
| Fragrance | Year | Key notes | Performance | 10ml decant | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aventus | 2010 | Pineapple, blackcurrant, apple, birch, oakmoss | Strong | 350 MAD | 3,500 MAD |
| Club de Nuit Intense | 2015 | Pineapple, blackcurrant, birch, ambergris, vanilla | Beast | 60 MAD | 600 MAD |
| Hacivat | 2017 | Pineapple, grapefruit, oakmoss, patchouli, cedar | Beast | 270 MAD | 2,700 MAD |
| Imagination | 2021 | Citron, neroli, ginger, black tea, ambroxan | Strong | 450 MAD | 4,500 MAD |
- Versus Club de Nuit Intense: the best-known alternative, with the same pineapple-birch structure. It is smokier and rougher in the opening, and lasts longer. Aventus is finer, fruitier and more nuanced. Six times cheaper per bottle.
- Versus Hacivat: the niche take on the same theme, greener and more chypre with grapefruit and oakmoss. As an extrait, it lasts even longer.
- Versus Imagination: a different register. Imagination is a citrus-tea-ginger scent, brighter and less fruity, for luxury without the pineapple.
Our take
You want the original, the one that defined the genre: Aventus. You want the effect at the best price: Club de Nuit Intense. You want a greener niche variation: Hacivat.
5ml decant, 10ml or full bottle?
| 5ml decant | 10ml decant | Full bottle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 230 MAD | 350 MAD | 3,500 MAD |
| For | Discovering it | Wearing it for several weeks | Adopting it for good |
At 3,500 MAD a bottle, the decant is no detail: the 10ml costs 10% of the bottle price and lasts several weeks of daily wear. The 5ml is enough to know whether it's for you. It's all explained in our 10ml decant guide.
Aventus
Discover Aventus as a 5ml decant at 230 MAD or 10ml at 350 MAD before moving to the bottle.
FAQ
Is Creed Aventus a men's fragrance? Yes, it is listed as masculine in our catalogue.
How long does it last? Strong. It carries through a working day.
What is the price of Creed Aventus in Morocco? 3,500 MAD per bottle, 350 MAD for the 10ml decant and 230 MAD for the 5ml decant at MYF.
Is Club de Nuit Intense the same thing? No. It is inspired by it and shares the pineapple-birch accord, but it is smokier and less fruity. It is an alternative, not an exact copy.
Can I wear it in summer? Yes, it is one of its best seasons.
Are the products authentic? Yes, 100% authentic, delivered across Morocco with cash on delivery.
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