“Solid performance. If you get past the not so great opening of around 15 mins. The dry down and projection is solid. Spray on your clothes about 10-15 mins before you put on to avoid the opening. As for the value I mean you are saving about $220-$350”
“I’ve waited a week or so of wearing this to post about it; as is sometimes the case my impression of it evolved as I became familiar with the scent.Starting with the packaging, it is very nicely done, and clearly reinforces the reputation of being a Creed Aventus clone. The bottle is heavy and feels great too.As for the scent, it’s awesome. I haven’t smelled Aventus but regardless this is great in its own right. Many have mentioned a punchy and chemically lemon pledge smell initially, and I can see that, but to me it’s quite fresh and lemony while not being too overpowering like a cleaner. The nose quickly recedes on the dry down to something more smoky, and this is where the scent really shines. The staying power is great, and lasts 5 hours for so on me before it dies down. All in all great value and absolutely worth the price.Edit: I did 4 sprays this morning at 7:45am and still getting hints of it at 9pm. Yet I don’t feel the sillage was in any way overpowering”
