En Route

Prominent notes are pineapple, bergamot, and ambergris. Definitely a Creed Aventus version or rather an improved version. But a version that belonged in the upper ranking, if not the top of the list. I have 10 bottles of CA variants and this is purchase number 11. I like this better than CDNIM because it's less synthetic in opening, and even has better longevity than my number one favorite version the smokiest pineapple of them all, Black Gold by White Oud. It's like an intense, long lasting version of Vibrant Leather EDP by Zara. With Montblanc Explorer's super weak drydown and zero longevity on the other hand, MBE is no match against this scent. En Route Artisan EDP is one of the best in longevity and drydown of all the CA variants. The drydown sometimes reaches a gourmand-herbal scent that is so much better than L'Aventure. So far a great perfume. Glad to discover this in my favorite shop in Dubai. In this shop I tried testing 2 sprays of original Aventus to my left hand and one spray of this scent on my left arm. Guess what, En Route stayed longer than Aventus! I don't recommend you to blind buy this because it's better to try testing this scent if you have the chance. I want you to experience this scent firsthand before making any decisions. You will be surprised. Perfume made in Spain. Batch / Lot # 012018 8.5/10

I agree with MacGuffin. The scent is well rounded, masculin with moderate projection and sillage. There is hint of smokiness but mainly a blast of pineapple with pink pepper. It settles to base (dry down) after 15 minutes with ambergris and jasmine in the mix, the pineapple never lets go though. This is Office Safe, casual, dressed up or otherwise. The price is right. Best substitute for Creed's Aventus whose fan I'm not.

Great perfume indeed close to aventus but for the price point is amazing

No ananas. Official notes: Top: Bergamot, Pink pepper Mid: Jasmin, Cedarwood, Leather Base: Ambergris, Patchouli, Oak moss

Moderate projection, then it sits close to your skin after 1 hr. After 2, skin scent. Good longevity, above 5hrs. You already knew this is a clone of CA, so... Scent is ok, but not a good choice if you already have club de nuit intense men, the parfum limited edition, even though it's better than the original cdnim (edt ver), still not worth it for average users in my opinion. While this scent has the quality itself; soft, elegant and smoother than those above, if you want to complete the collection, then go for it. If you don't have any above, then go for it. For me, no more from this brand. Shomal is a better choice, but has synthetic opening, so you will need some patience. However, we can experience a perfect packaging, so its a good idea to gift your friends/family (whose not into frags game).