Tom Ford Tuscan Leather vs Creed Aventus Comparison

In this edition of our head to head cologne comparisons, we have to competitors that are best sellers for their respective brands: Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford vs. Aventus by Creed. Which one of these popular fragrances smells the best? Which one gives a better performance? Is more versatile? Please continue below, for my full take after wearing both of them for a long time.

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Tale of the Tape: Aventus vs. Tuscan Leather

Tuscan Leather

Notes include: leather, suede, raspberry, jasmine, olibanum, saffron, amber

Click here to try: Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Eau De Parfume Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce

My original Review: Tuscan Leather

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Aventus

Top: Blackcurrant, Italian bergamot, French apples and pineapple

Middle: Rose, dry birch, Moroccan jasmine, and patchouli

Base Notes: musk, oak moss, ambergris, and vanilla.

Click here to try Aventus: Creed Aventus Creed 4 OZ Millesime Spray For Men

My original Review: Creed Aventus

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Opening

The start of Tuscan Leather is a mix of the leather note and saffron, which gives it a striking similarity to Godolphin by Parfums de Marly. However, the Tom Ford separates itself with the inclusion of a raspberry note, which adds a sweet juiciness to the composition.

It’s super rich and smooth, with an additional inclusion of black suede that really amps up those elements.

Meanwhile, the opening of Creed Aventus, is one that I’ve never really been a fan of. Pineapple and black currant together at the top, cause the cologne to be quite sharp, and this is played off of dry birch wood.

Plus, additional apple and citrus, make the opening of Avenuts a tad to intense for my taste.

Edge: Tuscan Leather

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Projection

Creed Aventus isn’t insanely powerful, but the sillage is strong, and you can indeed overdo it if you’re not careful. Tuscan Leather matches that power at first, but after an hour or so, it turns into a more moderate scent with sillage commensurate with that.

Edge: Aventus

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Longevity

With Aventus I average about 6 hours of wear on warm and humid days. On colder days, it will last for 8-9 hours, on my skin.

Older bottles of Tuscan Leather seem to have better longevity than Aventus, but the latest batch, gets around 8 hours of wear for me. So, with that in mind, I don’t currently see an advantage here.

Edge: Push

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Versatility

In terms of what occasions each can be worn on, these two are very similar. Both are great dressed up, at the office, or for a night on the town. Heck, I wear them casually too. I think the difference comes in, when the seasons are considered.

Tuscan Leather is a autumn/winter scent, it’s not awful in moderate temperatures, but it shines in the colder air. Aventus, on the other hand, has much better ability to be worn year round. It’s not great in the middle of the summer, but is great during the rest of the year.

Edge: Aventus

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Overall Scent

This is actually a really tough head to head to decide on, because these two colognes are actually quite different, but people seem to love comparing them for some reason. Which smell I enjoy better, can often depend on what day I’m asked, and what I’m in the mood for.

While I don’t like the opening of Aventus, I do like the dry down period much better. It becomes softer, has a dry smoky quality, and is quite well done. It also has better projection at this time and can hold up in warmer weather better.

Tuscan Leather, has an amazing leather note. It’s warmed by amber, really dark and smooth, with added raspberry and jasmine. It’s simpler but is very good within that simplicity.

Most of the time, I will enjoy wearing this Tom Ford more than the Creed. I happen to enjoy its aroma more than Aventus overall, even if Aventus can do better in certain aspects.

So, while I’m going to give the nod slightly to Tuscan Leather, it might not be the best option for you. If you don’t particularly enjoy leather, you won’t like wearing it.

If you want citrus and dry woods, among other things, Aventus will better serve you. Maybe you get a bottle of Tuscan Leather and try out one of the imitations of Creed Aventus for cheaper.

Winner: Tuscan Leather (slightly)