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    Aventus vs. Illustrious Unknown

    Aventus by Creed bottle

    Aventus

    Creed
    Eau de Parfum2010
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Aventus rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Illustrious Unknown projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aventus vs. Illustrious Unknown
    AventusIllustrious Unknown
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20102015
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aventus

    Fruity
    Leather
    Woody
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Smoky
    Musky
    Tropical

    Illustrious Unknown

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlack CurrantBlackcurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper
    BergamotLavenderRosemary
    Heart
    PineappleMoroccan JasminePatchouliIndonesian PatchouliJasmine
    AglaiaCinnamonCoumarinClary SageYlang-Ylang
    Base
    BirchMuskOakmossCedarwoodCedarAmbroxan
    CedarwoodFrankincenseOakmossPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aventus vs. Illustrious Unknown
    AventusIllustrious Unknown
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong
    Reviews2

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    This is not another safe designer release. Illustrious Unknown walks the line between fresh and oriental, starting crisp but revealing unexpected warmth.Illustrious Unknown

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Aventus vs. Illustrious Unknown
    AventusIllustrious Unknown
    0.27 oz$44.79fragrancenet
    1 oz$209.99fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$274.39fragrancenet
    3.3 oz$416.16ecosmetics

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