95%
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Aura

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Tres Bon Eau de Parfum bottle Tres Bon
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- Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Aura Eau de Parfum bottle Aura

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tres Bon
Tres Bon is a divisive clone, swinging between fans who detect subtle nuances inspired by Creed and those utterly disappointed by its weak performance and synthetic character. Expect a muddled, powdery experience that barely lasts.
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Our Verdict - Aura
This is a seriously polarising clone of Invictus Aqua, hyped by some as a cheaper, better performer and slammed by others for its cloying sweetness and lack of longevity. Batch variation seems to be a real issue here, so buyer beware.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 16%
Floral 18% 19%
Fruity 2% 7%
Green 5% 10%
Sweet 17% 14%
Warm 20% 16%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 4% 8%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 21% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tres Bon EdP
Aura EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 27%
Lemon 30% vs 24%
Only in Tres Bon
Spicy 35%
Shared Notes
Violet 41% vs 22%
Lavender 33% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 34% vs 25%
Musk 28% vs 32%
Amber 17% vs 23%
Only in Tres Bon
Vanilla 19%
Only in Aura
Vetiver 19%

Accords

Tres Bon Aura
100%
Powdery
92%
50%
Fresh Spicy
100%
58%
Aromatic
99%
72%
Citrus
84%
61%
Warm Spicy
76%
75%
Woody
69%
68%
Violet Floral
71%
66%
Musky
54%
60%
Lavender
55%
Iris
56%
Powdery shared
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
100%
Aromatic shared
58%
99%
Citrus shared
72%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
76%
Woody shared
75%
69%
Violet Floral shared
68%
71%
Musky shared
66%
54%
Lavender shared
60%
55%
56%

Performance

Tres Bon Aura
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tres Bon

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its weak projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't overpower. The clean and slightly powdery profile also lends itself to casual daytime use, but it lacks the oomph for dates or formal events.

Aura

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and sweet, fresh profile make it excellent for casual wear and dates, where its 'sex bomb' appeal shines. However, due to its potential to be "loud" and fill a room, it's less suitable for office environments or formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Powdery accords and Lavender, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tres Bon
Aura
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