Is Afnan Supremacy Silver a dupe of Creed Aventus Cologne?
Aventus Cologne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2013 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Supremacy Silver EDP
Aventus Cologne and Supremacy Silver both aim for a fresh, masculine profile, but diverge in execution and price. Aventus Cologne offers a brighter, more refined citrus and ginger opening, settling into a smoother woody-musk base. Supremacy Silver leans into a bolder, fruitier opening with a more pronounced smoky birch note. The Creed is more nuanced and sophisticated, while Afnan is a more direct, budget-friendly alternative with a stronger smoky character. Choose based on desired subtlety and budget.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aventus Cologne
- Supremacy Silver
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a brighter, more refined citrus opening.
- Sophistication and subtle complexity are a priority.
- You prefer a smoother, less smoky dry down.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You want a modern, effortlessly fresh fragrance.
- You want an Aventus-like scent on a budget.
- You prefer a bolder, fruitier opening.
- You enjoy a prominent smoky birch note.
- You like a fragrance with strong projection.
- You want a compliment-getting fragrance.
Aventus Cologne is a crisp, luminous reimagining of the original, bursting with citrus and ginger on a refined woody-musk base. Effortlessly wearable yet distinctive, it is the essence of modern masculine freshness.
A punchy but polished fruity-smoky scent: pineapple and apple over birch, oakmoss and a musky base. Fresh enough for daytime, with the smoky backbone and Aventus-style shape that make it a wearable all-rounder.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Musk
10%
vs
10%
Birch
9%
vs
17%
Patchouli
5%
vs
7%
Bergamot
2%
vs
8%
Mandarin
11% share of the perfume
Ginger
11% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
8% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Spearmint
7% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Styrax
6% share of the perfume
Vetiver
5% share of the perfume
Ozonic Notes
4% share of the perfume
Bergamot
2%
vs
8%
Patchouli
5%
vs
7%
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Vetiver
5% share of the perfume
Ozonic Notes
4% share of the perfume
Birch
17% share of the perfume
Rose
1% share of the perfume
Jasmine
1% share of the perfume
Musk
10%
vs
10%
Birch
9% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Styrax
6% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
14% share of the perfume
Ambergris
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
1% 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
Bright citrus and fresh spicy notes make this ideal for spring and summer, while the woody and musky base adds enough depth to work in fall. It lacks the density for winter's coldest days.
Occasions
Clean, modern brightness and moderate projection make it an excellent office and casual scent, with enough refinement for dates and certain formal settings. Its sophistication is less suited for sporty or ultra-formal occasions.
Seasons
With its bright fruity top and mossy-woody base, Supremacy Silver fits best in spring and fall when the temperature allows both freshness and depth to shine. It is also wearable in summer thanks to its crispness, but the smoky birch and moss make it less ideal for deep winter or scorching heat.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh-clean character make it versatile for office and casual wear, and the fruity opening adds appeal for dates. The smoky and woody elements are a bit too robust for sports, and it may lack the gravitas for truly formal black-tie occasions.
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 4 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Birch, Musk
Adds ambergris and apple, drops cedar and ginger
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