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    Aventus vs. Dark Cedrus

    Aventus by Creed bottle

    Aventus

    Creed
    Eau de Parfum2010
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Is Aventus better than Dark Cedrus?

    Aventus wears longer on skin, while Dark Cedrus projects louder.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Shared notes
    PineappleBergamotBlackcurrantJasmineMuskAppleOakmossCedarwoodLemonAmbroxan
    FruityLeatherWoodyCitrusSweetTropicalFresh

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Aventus and Dark Cedrus?

    Key facts: Aventus vs. Dark Cedrus
    AventusDark Cedrus
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20102025
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Aventus and Dark Cedrus smell?

    Aventus

    Fruity
    Leather
    Woody
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Smoky
    Musky
    Tropical

    Dark Cedrus

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Woody
    Leather
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Aventus and Dark Cedrus share?

    Top
    BergamotBlack CurrantBlackcurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper
    PineappleAppleBergamotBlackcurrantLemonElemi Resin
    Heart
    PineappleMoroccan JasminePatchouliIndonesian PatchouliJasmine
    JasmineJuniperRose
    Base
    BirchMuskOakmossCedarwoodCedarAmbroxan
    AmbroxanCedarwoodLeatherMuskOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Fruity Notes
    PineappleBlack CurrantBlackcurrantApple
    PineappleAppleBlackcurrant
    Citric Notes
    BergamotLemon
    BergamotLemon
    Floral Notes
    Moroccan JasmineJasmine
    JasmineRose
    Woody Notes
    BirchCedarwoodCedar
    Cedarwood
    Fragrance Ingredients
    Ambroxan
    Ambroxan
    Mossy Notes
    Oakmoss
    Oakmoss
    Musk
    Musk
    Musk
    Spicy Notes
    Pink Pepper
    Juniper

    Where they fit

    When and where do Aventus and Dark Cedrus work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Aventus or Dark Cedrus?

    Community verdict: Aventus vs. Dark Cedrus
    AventusDark Cedrus
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong
    Reviews2

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Aventus and Dark Cedrus?

    Batch variations became part of the appeal. Tracking down the right one, then knowing exactly what you're wearing, that's the Aventus experience. Not just a fragrance.Aventus
    There's no pretending it's not in conversation with Aventus. Same fruity-citrus spark, same cedar-leather finish. But at this price, it wins on its own terms.Dark Cedrus

    The hunt

    Where to buy Aventus and Dark Cedrus

    Best price by size: Aventus vs. Dark Cedrus
    AventusDark Cedrus
    1 oz$230.29ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$303.73ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$397.04ecosmetics
    3.3 oz$339.95fragranceshop

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