Is Anfar London Platinum Shade a dupe of Creed Aventus Cologne?
Aventus Cologne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Platinum Shade EDP
Aventus Cologne by Creed and Platinum Shade by Anfar London may share a woody base and musk notes, but they diverge significantly in their olfactory journeys. Aventus Cologne is a luxurious, masculine fragrance that highlights a blend of citrus and ginger, perfect for those seeking an elegant freshness. On the other hand, Platinum Shade offers a more budget-friendly, unisex profile with woody-amber notes and a subtle hint of berry. While Aventus Cologne exudes modern sophistication, Platinum Shade provides a more understated aroma, making it versatile for different occasions. Ultimately, your choice hinges on budget, gender preference, and desired scent strength, with Aventus offering a potent, fresh appeal, and Platinum Shade delivering a softer, more ambiguous fragrance experience.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer luxury fragrances.
- You want a masculine scent.
- You enjoy citrus and ginger notes.
- You prefer unisex fragrances.
- You are on a mid-tier budget.
- You like woody-amber scents.
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.
If you're after a fruit bomb, you might feel a bit short-changed here. It's more of a woody-amber with a subtle berry whisper, which can feel a touch 'shady' if your expectations are sky-high for fruitiness.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Community season votes for Creed Aventus Cologne, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, summer and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and woody-amber base make it versatile enough for most settings. It's not too overpowering for the office but has enough warmth for a casual date, though its elusive fruitiness might make it less of a showstopper for formal events.
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 1 of its 7 notes, including Musk
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops bergamot and birch
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work