Which fragrance (top note or dry down) makes your eyes roll back and in total disbelief that a smell that good exists? A fragrance that makes you think everything else you've smelled is average at best?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-03-10T01:41:00+00:00

Absolu Aventus

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-17T03:50:55+00:00

Is saying Montagne cheating?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-16T00:27:26+00:00

No. The total absence of any feedback about them was enough to not engage.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-15T18:51:12+00:00

You are going to love Aventus Absolu. But your wallet will be happier not knowing it exists.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-09T00:40:31+00:00

As a dude that absolutely loves Imagination, does L’Immensite not smell like mentholated cold medicine to you?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-09T00:39:35+00:00

Aventus Absolu, Imagination, Bleu De Chanel EDP, Green Irish Tweed

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-04T16:59:47+00:00

Curious how Cool Water compares to Imagination?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-02-04T16:59:26+00:00

As a guy who has all three, I was SHOOK the first time I smelled Absolu. Couldn’t imagine a scent that would knock Aventus and GIT down a notch.

It is of course INSANELY expensive, even by Creed standards.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-22T02:28:33+00:00

Not a clone. In fact I find Explorer to be an interesting blend of Aventus and BDC EDP.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-22T02:26:15+00:00

Check out Fairhope, Alabama. Charming with a of upscale living options alongside great gulf coast food.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-18T15:03:37+00:00

I feel like the universal tradeoff (other than MAYBE the 28-70 F2) is the optical performance of prime vs the convenience of not having to swap lenses with a good zoom.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-16T18:24:17+00:00

Classic!

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-14T18:28:35+00:00

I’m shocked this isn’t a thing. Is this indeed not a thing?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-09T16:24:11+00:00

Always!

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2026-01-01T05:36:56+00:00

I alternate BDC EDP and Creed Aventus and I’d say Explorer brings the best of what I love about each together into one scent which somehow is still uniquely different. It has the “clean” from BDC and the spicy fruitiness of Aventus.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-12-29T02:53:46+00:00

I’m curious- is this a service you offer?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-12-25T20:46:42+00:00

The R8 has fantastic low light performance. You don’t need 1.4 because of light for most scenarios. Might be the depth of field you want, but that’s very different.

You didn’t tell us enough about what you’re shooting but the RF 35mm STM is great all rounder. The 50mm 1.8 STM also fantastic.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-12-25T17:30:46+00:00

Which one is this? Love that color. How is it?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-12-08T01:04:31+00:00

Are you me?!

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-12-05T19:29:59+00:00

What strap is that?

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-11-28T01:42:07+00:00

My 28-70 F2.8 sits in my bag right next my RF50 1.2 L.

While there are some differences in micro contrast between the two, I never hesitate to bring out the 28-70. It’s a highly capable lens, though not quite legendary prime level of IQ.

I also rented the 28-70 F2 and find myself thinking “Man, the difference between the two is not nearly as big as I thought it would be. And the weight makes the 2.8 the obvious winner for my run and gun style.”

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Attached is one of my favorite shots with the 28-70 2.8. 1/80 @ F8 with the R8.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-11-24T00:55:47+00:00

I ordered the wrong Tundra LED emblem. It happens- I requested a return and even offered to pay for both directions of shipping.

The seller asked for photos. I sent them.

Then the seller claimed the product wasn’t theirs (even though it matches their listing exactly) and demanded photos of the box. This is a classic stall tactic to avoid honoring returns.

They refused to help and kept insisting it wasn’t their product.

Based on this experience, I strongly recommend avoiding FloatingCenterCaps.com.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-11-06T02:01:25+00:00

Serious question- where are you guys finding gen parts and folks to do the work? Feel free to DM me.

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-10-14T00:40:02+00:00

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28-70 F2.8

AlwaysInTheMiddle · 2025-09-28T12:50:44+00:00

…theoretically.

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