Is Insider Parfums Insidious a dupe of Creed Aventus Cologne?
Aventus Cologne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Insidious EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aventus Cologne
- Insidious
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Insidious is a bold statement fragrance for those seeking a sophisticated, intricate aroma with earthy and spicy depths.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vetiver
27%
vs
26%
Patchouli
25%
vs
29%
Sandalwood
25%
vs
13%
Musk
22%
vs
10%
Bergamot
17%
vs
41%
Cedar
16%
vs
20%
Birch
23%
Mandarin
22%
Ginger
22%
Ozonic Notes
22%
Pink Pepper
21%
Tonka Bean
19%
Styrax
18%
Spearmint
17%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The warm spicy and earthy notes make it suitable for cooler spring and fall, while the fresh elements allow for versatility in moderate summer and winter temperatures.
Occasions
It's rich and intricate enough for romantic or formal settings but moderately intense for casual or office use. Less suited for physical activities due to its complexity.
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 6 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood
Adds frankincense and pepper, drops birch and ginger
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