Is Alexandria Fragrances Brasilia a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Aventus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Brasilia Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This Aventus clone is a divisive beast, with some hailing it as the best imitation out there and others utterly unimpressed by its performance and scent. If you're chasing that fruity-smoky vibe for a fraction of the price, it's worth a sniff, but tread carefully.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and fruity profile makes it highly versatile for casual and date wear, while some find it bright and clean enough for the office. However, variable reports on longevity and sillage mean it might not always stand up to formal events or heavy sports.
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 10 of its 12 notes, including Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Oakmoss
Adds ambergris and vanilla, drops ambroxan and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Aventus EDP
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work