Is MAISON ASRAR Vanguard a dupe of Creed Absolu Aventus?
Absolu Aventus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vanguard EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is Aventus, but darker, spicier, and often perceived as more mature. It's a crowd-pleaser for sure, though the Sauvage Elixir comparisons are rife, and the eternal debate around Creed's pricing versus performance rages on. If you want a more potent, less playful Aventus, this is it.
This much-hyped clone of Aventus Absolu is a divisive beast. Some swear it's a 1:1 dupe, praising its smooth blend and impressive performance for the price. Others blast it for poor longevity, synthetic notes, and falling short of the original. Try before you buy, but expect a vibrant, fruity-woody affair.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While versatile, its bolder, spicier profile makes it less suited for intense office wear but perfect for dates and evening events. Reviews consistently highlight its 'gentlemanly' and 'masculine' appeal for varied settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold, projecting nature and fruity-woody accords make it better suited for casual and date settings, where its presence can be appreciated without being overpowering. While some users find it professional enough for work, its strength makes it less ideal for enclosed office environments.
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 9 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Ginger, Bergamot
Adds ambroxan and cashmere wood, drops ambergris and apple
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (5)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work