Often citedRayhaan
Crimson
Sweeter and spicier than Centaurus, and it lasts all day — but the first five minutes are harsh.
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Creed Centaurus dupes
2 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Check best deal on CentaurusWhat Creed Centaurus smells like
Like warm cinnamon, tobacco, and cardamom stirred into a rich vanilla and tonka bean cream.
- Top
- Cinnamon · Tobacco · Cardamom · Pink Pepper
- Heart
- Sandalwood · Patchouli · Heliotrope · Geranium · Jasmine
- Base
- Benzoin · Bourbon Vanilla · Tolu Balsam · Tonka Bean · Ambroxan
Main accords: warm spicy, amber, gourmand, vanilla, sweet, powdery. 2024 · Eau de Parfum
What smells like Creed Centaurus
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Often citedOften citedFrench Avenue
Royal Taboo
About 70 percent of the way there — it reminds you of the original without matching its depth or quality. A tobacco-spice aura for the first couple of hours, then six or seven hours close to the skin.
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What each of these dupes
What is Rayhaan Crimson a dupe of?
Rayhaan Crimson is widely sold as a dupe of Creed Centaurus. Sweeter and spicier than Centaurus, and it lasts all day — but the first five minutes are harsh.
What is French Avenue Royal Taboo a dupe of?
French Avenue Royal Taboo is widely sold as a dupe of Creed Centaurus. About 70 percent of the way there — it reminds you of the original without matching its depth or quality. A tobacco-spice aura for the first couple of hours, then six or seven hours close to the skin.
Common questions about Creed Centaurus dupes
What is the closest dupe to Creed Centaurus?
Rayhaan Crimson is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous. Sweeter and spicier than Centaurus, and it lasts all day — but the first five minutes are harsh.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Creed Centaurus?
Yes — 2 of them, including Rayhaan Crimson, French Avenue Royal Taboo. Each is listed above with what it gets right and where it falls short.
Do Creed Centaurus dupes smell exactly like the original?
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Rayhaan Crimson, for instance: Sweeter and spicier than Centaurus, and it lasts all day — but the first five minutes are harsh.
What does Creed Centaurus smell like?
Like warm cinnamon, tobacco, and cardamom stirred into a rich vanilla and tonka bean cream. It opens on Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom, Pink Pepper.
About Creed Centaurus
Creed Centaurus is a warm, spicy, and opulent fragrance from the legendary house of Creed. This unisex Eau de Parfum draws its name from the centaur of Greek mythology, and like that mythical creature, it blends two very different natures into one powerful being, combining sharp spice with sweet, balsamic warmth.
The opening is bold and aromatic. Cinnamon leads the charge with its warm, sweet spiciness, immediately joined by cardamom's aromatic, slightly eucalyptus-like freshness. Tobacco adds a dry, leafy quality that feels sophisticated and mature, while pink pepper contributes a bright, slightly fruity spice that lifts the entire top. This is an opening that announces your arrival with quiet confidence.
The heart develops the fragrance's warmer, softer side. Sandalwood provides creamy, milky woodiness, and patchouli adds earthy depth. Heliotrope is a lovely addition, bringing its powdery, cherry-almond sweetness that softens the spices beautifully. Geranium contributes a rosy, slightly minty quality, and jasmine adds a touch of white floral elegance.
The base is rich and enveloping. Bourbon vanilla provides a deep, creamy sweetness, while tonka bean reinforces the gourmand quality with its warm, slightly caramelized character. Benzoin adds a balsamic, resinous warmth, and tolu balsam contributes a sweet, slightly cinnamon-like quality that echoes the top notes. Ambroxan provides a smooth, amber-like warmth with excellent lasting power.
With dominant warm spicy, amber, and gourmand accords, Centaurus is a fragrance built for impact. The prominent vanilla sweetness is always balanced by the spice, creating a composition that feels indulgent but never cloying. It is particularly magnificent in cold weather when those warm, balsamic base notes can really radiate from the skin. A statement fragrance for those who want to be remembered.
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Sources
- Rayhaan Crimson youtube.com