Is Afnan 9 PM Rebel a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Aventus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2024 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
9 PM Rebel EDP
While both Aventus and 9 PM Rebel feature prominent pineapple and woody notes, they cater to different preferences and budgets. Aventus, a luxury fragrance, offers a balanced composition with a smoky birch note, projecting refined confidence. 9 PM Rebel, a mid-priced option, amplifies the sweetness and fruitiness, resulting in a bolder, more youthful statement. The choice hinges on whether you prefer a sophisticated, subtly assertive aura or a vibrant, attention-grabbing presence. 9 PM Rebel is a great alternative if you want something similar for less.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aventus
- 9 PM Rebel
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a refined, sophisticated fragrance.
- You want a smoky, woody depth.
- You appreciate a balanced composition.
- You prefer a more subtle, understated presence.
- You want a bold, attention-grabbing scent.
- You want a very sweet pineapple fragrance.
- You are on a budget.
- You want a modern, youthful vibe.
Aventus is the definitive modern statement scent: assertive pineapple and smoky birch create a signature that is both crowd-pleasing and distinctive. Effortlessly confident, it commands attention without shouting.
Juicy pineapple crashes into cedar, vanilla and caramel, then settles into a warm, musky-woody base that carries far. Loud, sweet and built for evenings out.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Caramel
12% share of the perfume
Musk
11% share of the perfume
Ambergris
6% share of the perfume
Pineapple
17%
vs
20%
Musk
11%
vs
10%
Apple
5%
vs
10%
Oakmoss
4%
vs
6%
Cedar
4%
vs
9%
Ambroxan
12% share of the perfume
Birch
11% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
9% share of the perfume
Bergamot
8% share of the perfume
Patchouli
7% share of the perfume
Lemon
7% share of the perfume
Jasmine
2% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
2% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Caramel
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
11% share of the perfume
Ambergris
6% share of the perfume
Mandarin
2% share of the perfume
Apple
5%
vs
10%
Musk
11%
vs
10%
Ambroxan
12% share of the perfume
Birch
11% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
5% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Caramel
12% share of the perfume
Ambergris
6% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Aventus' vibrant fruits and citrus sparkle in spring and summer, while smoky birch, oakmoss, and leather ground it for autumn. The freshness tapers off in winter but remains wearable year round.
Occasions
Well-balanced projection and sophistication make Aventus versatile for office, date, and casual wear. Its assertive presence also suits formal occasions, but is too rich for sport or gym.
Seasons
Caramel, vanilla and cedar warm up the cooler months, autumn above all, while the pineapple lift stops it feeling heavy in spring.
Occasions
Big projection and a sweet, confident streak make it a date-night and weekend scent. It overpowers a quiet office unless sprayed lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Oakmoss, Apple, Pineapple
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops ambergris and caramel
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