Is Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra a dupe of Creed Aventus for Her?

Aventus for Her EDP

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Cleopatra Extrait

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Aventus for Her Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus for Her EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
2016 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier ££
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30ml at Notino
Best value £3.27/ml (75ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aventus for Her EDP
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a bold, confident statement for the 'boss lady', others find it screechy, masculine-leaning, and overpriced, smelling like anything from cleaning products to old-lady perfume. Definitely try before you buy, as Creed's pricing is no joke.
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Our Verdict - Cleopatra Extrait
This one's a divisive clone, aiming for the top but sometimes missing the mark. You'll either love its evolving, confident dry-down or find its opening a bit too much. Definitely one to sample first to see if it works with your chemistry.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Aventus for Her EDP A Cleopatra Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aventus for Her EDP
Cleopatra Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 25%
Rose 23% vs 25%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Peach 21% vs 25%
Apple 21% vs 16%
Styrax 20% vs 25%
Bergamot 18% vs 16%
Amber 18% vs 25%
Lilac 17% vs 25%
Lemon 16% vs 16%
Ylang-Ylang 16% vs 25%
Patchouli 15% vs 16%
Pink Pepper 14% vs 16%
Violet 12% vs 16%
Only in Aventus for Her
Blackcurrant 26%
Shared Notes
Apple 21% vs 16%
Bergamot 18% vs 16%
Lemon 16% vs 16%
Patchouli 15% vs 16%
Pink Pepper 14% vs 16%
Violet 12% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 25%
Rose 23% vs 25%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Styrax 20% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Peach 21% vs 25%
Amber 18% vs 25%
Lilac 17% vs 25%
Ylang-Ylang 16% vs 25%
Only in Aventus for Her
Blackcurrant 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Aventus for Her Cleopatra
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aventus for Her

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its strong projection means a lighter hand is best in professional settings. While some find it sexy, many reviews point to its 'boss lady' or even masculine vibe, making it less of a classic date or formal choice. It's not designed for sport due to its rich accords.

Cleopatra

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its average projection and above-average longevity make it suitable for dates and some formal events where it can evolve without being overwhelming. While generally versatile, some find its initial boldness and playful undertones less ideal for a strict office environment, leaning it more towards casual wear.

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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Violet, Amber

Key Differences

Without blackcurrant

Where to buy

Aventus for Her EDP
Cleopatra Extrait
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