Question 1

What's the difference between Cretus and Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Cretus is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from LPDO (2020) dominated by Fruity accords. Aventus is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Creed (2010) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 6 accords: Fruity, Woody, Leather, Smoky.

Question 2

Which is better, Cretus or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cretus scores 3.50/5 vs Aventus at 4.32/5. Aventus's standout strength: Excellent projection and longevity, especially on clothing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Cretus and Aventus smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 6 accords, including Fruity, Woody, Leather, Smoky, Citrus. Aventus: Aventus is respected within the r/fragrance community as a high-performing, universally compliment-worthy fragrance with revolutionary fruity chypre characteristics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Cretus or Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Aventus: Excellent projection and longevity, especially on clothing Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Cretus vs Aventus?

Accepted Answer

Cretus scores highest for spring wear; Aventus scores highest for summer wear. Cretus leans daytime, Aventus leans daytime.

Cretus vs Aventus

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (9)

Unique to Cretus (3)

Unique to Aventus (4)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Aventus

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Attribute	Cretus	Aventus
Brand	LPDO	Creed
Year	2020	2010
Rating	3.50	4.32
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	13