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Aventus: The Emperor's New Cologne
In 2010, Creed released a men's fragrance inspired, the house said, by Napoleon Bonaparte: a man of war, power and, apparently, excellent taste in fruit. Its creator, Erwin Creed, told the trade press that the blackcurrant nodded to Corsica, the emperor's birthplace. Pineapple, his supposed favorite dessert, became the star. The emperor conquered Europe. Aventus conquered every cologne thread on the internet.
It smells like money that doesn't need to say so.
The magic is the contrast. Juicy pineapple, bergamot and apple up top; a smoky streak of birch and patchouli in the heart; oakmoss, ambergris and vanilla holding it all together. It smells like money that doesn't need to say so.
The notes
- Top: pineapple, bergamot, blackcurrant, apple
- Heart: birch, rose, jasmine, patchouli
- Base: oakmoss, ambergris, vanilla, musk
When to wear it
Wear it any time you plan to be remembered: the boardroom, a rooftop dinner, the wedding where your ex is a guest. It works year-round, and it's at its best in spring and on warm evenings. Two sprays will do it. Conquerors don't overdo it.
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