Initial sprays have a strong medicinal aroma heavy tobacco like a warm hug from grandad dries down to this almost creamy , to me, scent that I absolutely love. This fragrance is a powerhouse too lasting all night on your clothes. Strong enough to choke the cashier out at 7-11 and turn heads in the grocery store.
Centaurus is the latest money-grab from Creed, hopping upon the recent sweet ambery bandwagon. Admittedly, it does smell nice, but it’s nothing particularly special, creative or interesting. Vanilla, benzoin and tonka take centre stage, dominating with their sweet, creamy facets among a spicy cinnamon and dry tobacco. The warmth of cardamom lingers in the air which gives the scent a sort of airy, buttery smoothness to it. A creamy pair of sandalwood and almond-like heliotrope amplify this dramatically, all whilst maintaining a soft, gentle sweetness throughout. As I said, it does smell good - I don’t think anyone can deny that. Unfortunately it just isn’t exciting enough to warrant such an expensive price tag, it feels very much like something I’ve smelled before; it’s very familiar. Overall, less than impressed.
