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post #1 of 32
1/11/13 at 3:42pm
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I posted this thread a few weeks ago: http://www.basenotes.net/threads/319...lse?highlight=

I was disappointed with the Aventus sample and awful longevity/projection. Several of the people on basenotes told me to try it again. I got some cash for x-mas and decided to purchase a full bottle. It arrived today and WHOAthis is one of the STRONGEST scents in my collection, strongest out of the CREEDs by far.

1 test spray on the wrist and I am getting strong wiffs of Aventus 4 hours in. I usually get above average projection and longevity with CREED fragrances but I have never gotten such strength off of my wrist out of any fragrance that Ive tried. I am getting the fizzy pineapple which I didnt seem to get the first time around.

I was pleasantly surprised and I am glad I gave this one a second chance. I think Ill be wearing no more than 1 spray of Aventus. Summertime I might even reduce it to a ½ spray. This is some powerful stuff and I am in awe.

I purchased it from Fragrancenet, in case any of you are wondering. But to be honest, I believe the strength of a fragrance is all about your skin chemistry and not the batch #.

A big thanks to the fragrance community here!
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post #2 of 32
1/11/13 at 3:45pm
K mart sells Creed online for cheaper btw...
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post #3 of 32
1/11/13 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by CologneFan85 View Post

K mart sells Creed online for cheaper btw...

Why don't you post up a link to Aventus on the Kmart site there bud? Go ahead.
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post #4 of 32
1/11/13 at 3:58pm
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Originally Posted by CologneFan85 View Post

K mart sells Creed online for cheaper btw...

I had no idea, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
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post #5 of 32
1/11/13 at 3:59pm
http://www.kmart.com/search=creed%20...ctType=CAT_REC


Here ya go BUD! Some are cheap..Decent deals
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post #6 of 32
1/11/13 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by eggy View Post

Why don't you post up a link to Aventus on the Kmart site there bud? Go ahead.

lol, might be sold out?
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post #7 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:01pm
And I didn't say Aventus I said "creed"
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post #8 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:01pm
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Originally Posted by CologneFan85 View Post

http://www.kmart.com/search=creed%20...ctType=CAT_REC


Here ya go BUD! Some are cheap..Decent deals

some of those are actually more expensive than Fragrancenet or Fragrancex...and there's no Aventus
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post #9 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:02pm
Just some options bro
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post #10 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:04pm
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So if I want to pay more for my CREED fragrances I should order from Kmart? Interesting.
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post #11 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:07pm
Geez dude chill out , some are cheaper. Excuse me for offering some advice
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post #12 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:12pm
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I hope we can still be friends.
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post #13 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:13pm
Did not know we were friends
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post #14 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:22pm
Glad you gave it a second chance.
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post #15 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:33pm
Lol'd at the kmart contribution. bugsy Aventus is my #1 especially in warmer weather
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post #16 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:45pm
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Originally Posted by Green Irish Stud View Post

Lol'd at the kmart contribution. bugsy Aventus is my #1 especially in warmer weather

How many sprays do you apply in the summer and where? I am actually a little scared of wearing it in the summer after the initial burst I experienced earlier. It has been over 5 hours and I am still getting significant sillage. I feel like I'm gonna smell like this guy in the summer hahah.
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post #17 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:45pm
Did you get any compliments that Aventus is famous for? I guess I will have to remove Creed from my "banned list" to buy a bottle of Aventus. Another few hours to research the batch number. lol

- - - Updated - - -

Did you get any compliments that Aventus is famous for? I guess I will have to remove Creed from my "banned list" to buy a bottle of Aventus. Another few hours to research the batch number. lol
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post #18 of 32
1/11/13 at 4:56pm
Aventus is one of the few fragrances in my collection that projects and lasts all day long 12+ hours. I've heard some things about batch variation and that other batches might not last as long or smell the same but I've smelled about 4 different batches of aventus and haven't noticed a difference yet.

I'd say 2 to the chest 1 to the wrist or 1 to the chest and 1 to the wrist. I tend to spray more than most people though
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post #19 of 32
1/11/13 at 5:44pm
I for one have to say that I'm excited by the idea of being able to get Slim Jims, Silver Mountain Water, and a case of Pennzoil in one trip.
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post #20 of 32
1/11/13 at 7:09pm
Glad things worked for you with that Aventus. You almost missed out on a good one bro!
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post #21 of 32
1/11/13 at 7:36pm
I wish I could get the super projection/longevity that you are talking about. I get decent longevity but have to do several sprays. I guess it's a skin chemistry thing.
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post #22 of 32
1/11/13 at 7:44pm
Hi bugsy, I am in the exact same position as you were. I recently bought a sample of Aventus from The Perfumed Court. I find it weak with poor projection, as if it were watered down. I can barely smell it even after 5 sprays.

Was wondering whether I should still go ahead and plonk down $250+ for a full bottle in hopes that it would be better than the dud sample I got.
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post #23 of 32
1/11/13 at 7:55pm
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Originally Posted by bugsy View Post

I was disappointed with the Aventus sample and awful longevity/projection. Several of the people on basenotes told me to try it again. I got some cash for x-mas and decided to purchase a full bottle.

Pretty risky purchase, considering you didn't like your sample! Congratulations - glad it worked out well for you! Aventus is wonderful!

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Originally Posted by eggy View Post

Why don't you post up a link to Aventus on the Kmart site there bud? Go ahead.

I gotta admit - I thought it was a BS post myself (K-Mart selling Creed? Right!) Had to laugh when he posted the link! I would have never guessed.
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post #24 of 32
1/11/13 at 8:37pm
Dont know why that's funny...cause its cheaper on GIT and a few others. Trying to get rid of my Aventus.
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post #25 of 32
1/11/13 at 9:10pm
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Originally Posted by CologneFan85 View Post

Dont know why that's funny...cause its cheaper on GIT and a few others. Trying to get rid of my Aventus.

Sorry, but no they are not. Fragrancenet is @ $160 with 15% discount, comes out to $136.00 and if you purchase through ebates that is another 6% discount, making it a 21% discount for a bottom line price of $126.40 and no sales tax if you live outside of New York. K-Mart is in every state, so they will be charging sales tax on top of it.

So exactly who is cheaper for GIT?
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post #26 of 32
1/11/13 at 9:46pm
Awesome Creed thread guys! Can't wait for the next one!
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post #27 of 32
1/12/13 at 2:14pm
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I wore Aventus yesterday and I was amazed at the positive reaction. I got 5 compliments (4 women 1 man), 2 from complete strangers. One girl said she wanted to tell me I smelled nice but she didn't want to come off as creepy. I prefer the smell of Virgin Island Water to Aventus but I suppose the projection on VIW lacks and people can't smell it. I don't know why people find this scent so lovely. Don't get me wrong, it is very nice but not a scent I would think would cause such a reaction.
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post #28 of 32
1/12/13 at 4:25pm
People talk about Aventus' batch variations and smoky batches and the fabled pineapple batch, tbh I haven't got a clue what batch my sample came from but the thing I love about Aventus is the wonderful and delicious blackcurrant note.

I think Aventus is a great frag.
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post #29 of 32
1/12/13 at 4:25pm
People talk about Aventus' batch variations and smoky batches and the fabled pineapple batch, tbh I haven't got a clue what batch my sample came from but the thing I love about Aventus is the wonderful and delicious blackcurrant note.

I think Aventus is a great frag.
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post #30 of 32
1/12/13 at 11:12pm
I can only add my agreement on the strength and projection of Aventus.
I got in on a 50ml decant/split of Aventus here a while back, and it is
clearly the strongest fragrance I own now, and on par with some other
powerhouses I've owned in the past--including the legendary Bogart Pour Homme.

I normally do 5 sprays with most frags, but with Aventus, 2 or 3 is more than enough...usually 2 is plenty,
and I think in warmer weather/close quarters that 1 spray should be plenty.

Lasts about 24 hours on my skin, and weeks on clothes. I never spray on my clothes, but I've smelled
it on my shirts when doing laundry from wearing it at least a week prior.

Green Irish Tweed is also a sillage and projection monster on my skin, but nothing compared to Aventus.

I've yet to be complimented on Aventus, but that's ok. I think it smells great, and that's the main reason I wear a fragrance in the first place
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post #31 of 32
1/13/13 at 1:03am
Wait. Where is KMart getting their Creed from? That is just so out of left field too! Wow.
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post #32 of 32
1/13/13 at 1:25am
Max 2 sprays of Aventus for me. Usually I only do 1 spray to neck and I'm set. Very powerful projection and longevity. The only fragrance that's even more potent (available on me) is Platinum Egoiste by Chanel which is insane. 2 sprays and it lasts all day and stays on my clothes for a couple of days.
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