Areia Salgada

In terms of smell this is right in the middle between Aventus and Hacivat, but in a different vector on the graph, if that makes sense. Less pineapple, more grapefruit and bergamot in the opening. There is then a bit of white florals in the mid, and then the base has an earthy birch note with a leather touch that gives it a unique twist to this DNA. Most likely people will think this is Aventus, but some lost batch that no one has gotten their hands on lol. Very smooth, very well blended, a much better take on this DNA than Spirit of Kings Matar (which was jarring and a return for refund). It's light, airy, and it morphs on your skin. At first it was more Hacivat, then definitely Aventus, then it went on its own way in the dry down. Still very much in this category though. Elegant and refined. Very well blended. Another plus is the packaging. The cap is wood, and the atomizer is solid. What makes it great is that the glass bottle is made by Vista Alegre, and if you know Portuguese brands it's the best glass and tableware brand from the country. So it doesn't smell "unique" since there are so many in the DNA of Aventus / Hacivat, but you'll likely never run into someone with *this* specific take. You practically have to be in Lisbon or Cascais in order to get your nose on it and buy it at retail. For 165 euros for 100ml you have good value for money here, given the juice and the bottle quality. Projection and longevity are both what I would say are the Achilles Heel of this fragrance. There just aren't enough fixatives for a long lasting fragrance, and to get some projection you need to overspray. Overall a classy, smooth and elegant take on the Aventus DNA. The perfumer needs to pump the longevity and projection to bring this over the top.

I think this is another very unisex scent. Fresh and ozonic. Delicate touches of sweetness and aromatic notes. I do get the apple and lily of the valley on thd opening. In this warm room the scent has a good sillage. It's now a herbal, aromatic scent backed by resin and wood notes. Further down the timeline and the aromatic herbal aspect has wained and you are now very aware of the resin and wood notes. The leather is now quite evident. This scent certainly takes you on quite a journey. It's just a shame the journey doesn't last longer. I get moderate sillage and poor longevity.

I would describe this as a fruitier, more playful version of Creed Aventus. The interesting composition of notes is exactly what makes this one key difference between these two perfumes. To me this is a beautiful fragrance without a doubt. If you want to try a different, more fruity alternative to Creed Aventus, this is a really good choice. I highly recommend it.

this one smells close to creed aventus. i don't have a aventus bottle to do a side-by-side comparison though. you might need to check this out if thats your type of scent-genre.

Rolfii has said all that needs to be said about this fragrance.