Mockingly or nostalgically, fragheads use the term “drugstore” to describe the smells of their youth. Davidoff Cool Water. Drakkar Noir. Even Old Spice. Go ahead and add Creed Aventus to the list.

For cologne novices, Creed can easily be overlooked. Its scents are expensive, and younger buyers likely associate the name Creed with the band — “With arms wide opennnnn” — or the new movie series by ...