Is Lattafa Shaheen Silver a dupe of Creed Absolu Aventus?
Absolu Aventus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | 2022 |
| $$$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Shaheen Silver EDP
Absolu Aventus by Creed and Shaheen Silver by Lattafa both aim to capture the essence of a vibrant and fresh fragrance, but they diverge significantly in execution. Absolu Aventus offers a luxurious and dynamic take on the classic Aventus DNA with a modern twist, characterized by rich grapefruit and pineapple notes over a spicy-woody base. In contrast, Shaheen Silver, while budget-friendly, presents a more divisive experience with an intensely mossy and earthy profile. For those who appreciate a refined and uplifting scent profile with a modern edge, Absolu Aventus is the clear choice. However, if you're adventurous and budget-conscious, Shaheen Silver offers an intriguing, albeit polarizing, alternative.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Absolu Aventus
- Shaheen Silver
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer luxury fragrances.
- You enjoy vibrant, fruity top notes.
- You seek a modern twist on a classic scent.
- You're on a budget.
- You like earthy, green fragrances.
- You're adventurous with scent choices.
Aventus turned darker and spicier, with cardamom and cinnamon warming the pineapple and blackcurrant above a dry ambroxan, vetiver and oakmoss base. Longer-lasting and more serious than the original.
Damp, mossy and earthy: oakmoss and patchouli carry it, with bergamot and blackcurrant brightening the start. Inspired by Creed Aventus, it lasts well and suits cool spring and autumn days.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Patchouli
10%
vs
20%
Bergamot
8%
vs
15%
Blackcurrant
7%
vs
15%
Oakmoss
3%
vs
30%
Musk
2%
vs
12%
Pineapple
13% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
10% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
9% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
8% share of the perfume
Vetiver
7% share of the perfume
Lemon
4% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
4% share of the perfume
Cardamom
3% share of the perfume
Ginger
3% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
3% share of the perfume
Labdanum
3% share of the perfume
Bergamot
8%
vs
15%
Blackcurrant
7%
vs
15%
Grapefruit
9% share of the perfume
Lemon
4% share of the perfume
Ginger
3% share of the perfume
Patchouli
10%
vs
20%
Pineapple
13% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
10% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
8% share of the perfume
Cardamom
3% share of the perfume
Rose
1% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
3%
vs
30%
Musk
2%
vs
12%
Vetiver
7% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
4% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
3% share of the perfume
Labdanum
3% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
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 fruit and citrus suit spring, while the spice, labdanum and oakmoss give it the weight for autumn and winter. Summer is the lightest fit.
Occasions
Long-lasting and strong, it is made for dates and formal evenings, and good for casual wear. A touch heavy for the office and not a gym scent.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense earthy character make it a bit much for the office or formal events. However, its bold, masculine scent with 'beast mode' performance makes it suitable for casual wear or evening dates where it can make a statement.
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 5 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Oakmoss, Blackcurrant
Adds ambroxan and cardamom, drops amber and rose
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