Is Anfar London Intense Sport a dupe of Creed Aventus Cologne?
Aventus Cologne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Intense Sport Extrait
Aventus Cologne by Creed and Intense Sport by Anfar London both draw inspiration from the iconic Aventus DNA, but differ significantly in execution and experience. Aventus Cologne offers a luxurious, modern take on masculine freshness with its perfectly balanced citrus and ginger notes, while maintaining a refined woody-musk base. In contrast, Intense Sport is a budget-friendly alternative that presents a polarizing scent profile. Some praise it as a smoother, longer-lasting clone, yet others critique its synthetic leather note and inconsistent performance. Choose Aventus Cologne for a guaranteed high-quality experience, while Intense Sport is a gamble that might appeal to those seeking a cost-effective, daring scent.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer luxury fragrances.
- You value consistent quality.
- You seek a modern masculine scent.
- You are on a budget.
- You enjoy bold, polarizing scents.
- You want a potential Aventus alternative.
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.
This Aventus-alike is wildly polarising; some rate it as a smoother, longer-lasting clone than CDNIM after maceration, while others find the performance weak and the leather note harsh and synthetic. A true love-it-or-hate-it gamble.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, make it less suitable for an office setting. However, the bold and fruity-woody profile, combined with the underlying leather, makes it an excellent choice for dates and casual evenings, with some potential for formal events where a statement scent is desired.
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 Patchouli, Birch, Musk
Adds ambergris and apple, drops cedar and ginger
Where to buy
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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