Is Fragrance World Mark & Victor Eau De Spice a dupe of Creed Aventus?

Aventus EDP

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Mark & Victor Eau De Spice EDP

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Aventus Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year -
$$$$ Price Tier $
Mark & Victor Eau De Spice Eau de Parfum bottle Mark & Victor Eau De Spice EDP
Our Verdict

Aventus and Eau De Spice diverge significantly despite shared notes. Aventus is a luxury-priced, masculine-leaning EDP known for its signature pineapple and smoky birch profile, projecting confidence and drawing compliments. Eau De Spice, a budget-friendly unisex option, closely mimics the warm, spicy tobacco scent of Spicebomb. Performance reports vary, but it’s generally considered a successful clone. The key difference lies in their accord profiles: Aventus offers a fruity-smoky experience, while Eau De Spice delivers spicy warmth. If budget is a concern or you prefer a sweeter, spicier profile, Eau De Spice is a solid choice. For a unique, high-end experience, Aventus remains the king.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Aventus if...
  • You want a recognizable, high-end fragrance.
  • You appreciate a smoky, fruity scent profile.
  • You want excellent projection and longevity.
  • You prefer a more masculine fragrance.
Choose Mark & Victor Eau De Spice if...
  • You enjoy warm, spicy tobacco fragrances.
  • You seek an affordable alternative to Spicebomb.
  • You prefer a unisex scent.
  • You value a strong performing fragrance for the price.
Our Verdict - Aventus EDP
Aventus is the definitive modern statement scent: assertive pineapple and smoky birch create a signature that is both crowd-pleasing and distinctive. Effortlessly confident, it commands attention without shouting.
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Our Verdict - Mark & Victor Eau De Spice EDP
Warm, spicy tobacco in the mould of Spicebomb. Citrus and cinnamon leaf explode at the start, pimiento and saffron add heat, and blond leather and fir resin close it.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Aventus EDP A Mark & Victor Eau De Spice EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aventus EDP
Mark & Victor Eau De Spice EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 7% vs 6%
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 1% vs 10%
Only in Aventus
Pineapple Pineapple 17% Ambroxan Ambroxan 12% Birch Birch 11% Musk Musk 11% Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 9% Patchouli Patchouli 7% Lemon Lemon 7% Apple Apple 5% Oakmoss Oakmoss 5% Cedar Cedar 4% Jasmine Jasmine 2%
Only in Mark & Victor Eau De Spice
Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamon Leaf 14% Blond Leather Blond Leather 10% Tobacco Tobacco 10% Elemi Elemi 8% Allspice Allspice 7% Grapefruit Grapefruit 7% Vetiver Vetiver 7% Lavender Lavender 7% Saffron Saffron 7% Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 7%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 7% vs 6%
Only in Aventus
Blackcurrant Blackcurrant 9% Lemon Lemon 7% Apple Apple 5% Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 2%
Only in Mark & Victor Eau De Spice
Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamon Leaf 14% Grapefruit Grapefruit 7%
Only in Aventus
Pineapple Pineapple 17% Patchouli Patchouli 7% Jasmine Jasmine 2%
Only in Mark & Victor Eau De Spice
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 10% Elemi Elemi 8% Allspice Allspice 7% Lavender Lavender 7% Saffron Saffron 7%
Only in Aventus
Ambroxan Ambroxan 12% Birch Birch 11% Musk Musk 11% Oakmoss Oakmoss 5% Cedar Cedar 4%
Only in Mark & Victor Eau De Spice
Blond Leather Blond Leather 10% Tobacco Tobacco 10% Vetiver Vetiver 7% Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 7%

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

Aventus Mark & Victor Eau De Spice
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aventus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Aventus' vibrant fruits and citrus sparkle in spring and summer, while smoky birch, oakmoss, and leather ground it for autumn. The freshness tapers off in winter but remains wearable year round.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Well-balanced projection and sophistication make Aventus versatile for office, date, and casual wear. Its assertive presence also suits formal occasions, but is too rich for sport or gym.

Mark & Victor Eau De Spice

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Cinnamon, tobacco and leather suit autumn best, with winter close behind. Summer is too warm for it.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal

Spicy and warm, it is made for dates and evenings and works for casual wear. The office and sport are less obvious.

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.

Overall scent match
14%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Adds allspice and blond leather, drops ambroxan and apple

Where to buy

Aventus EDP
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