Target: 22B01, 23C01, 23N01. Notes: These are readily available at retail (Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Creed Boutiques). They smell 90% like the legend with 75% of the performance.
| Issue | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Subjective ratings | “Smoky vs. fruity” depends on nose & skin chemistry. | | Incomplete data | Newer batches (post-2022) have fewer reviews. | | No official list | Creed doesn’t publish batch differences. Lists are community-sourced (e.g., Reddit, Basenotes, Fragrantica). | | Code format changes | Old: 4 digits (e.g., 13U01). New: 5 digits (e.g., 22V01). Mismatches cause confusion. | | Batch ≠ guarantee | Two bottles of same batch can smell slightly different due to storage or maceration. | creed aventus batch code list
As of 2025, Creed is owned by BlackRock (since 2020) and has invested in stabilizing raw materials. Expect: Target: 22B01, 23C01, 23N01
If you want the smoky vintage experience, buy decants of 2013–2016 batches now. Prices are only going up. As of 2025, Creed is owned by BlackRock