Is Lattafa Shaheen Silver a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Aventus and Shaheen Silver both aim for a woody-citrus profile, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Aventus offers a refined, signature blend of pineapple and smoky birch, justifying its luxury price. Shaheen Silver, a budget alternative, presents a much earthier, mossier interpretation. User reviews are very polarized, with many finding it an unrefined or even unpleasant experience. If you want a safe, mass-appealing, and high-quality fragrance, Aventus is the clear choice. For adventurous noses seeking a challenging, earthy take on the Aventus DNA, Shaheen Silver might be worth a gamble.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aventus
- Shaheen Silver
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a signature, high-quality scent.
- You prefer a balanced, mass-appealing fragrance.
- You appreciate refined blending and smooth transitions.
- You want a safe blind buy with crowd-pleasing character.
- You want to save a lot of money.
- You enjoy intensely earthy and mossy fragrances.
- You like challenging, unusual scent profiles.
- You want something that projects very strongly.
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.
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
Musk
11%
vs
12%
Blackcurrant
8%
vs
15%
Bergamot
7%
vs
15%
Patchouli
6%
vs
20%
Oakmoss
4%
vs
30%
Musk
11%
vs
12%
Oakmoss
4%
vs
30%
Ambroxan
12% share of the perfume
Birch
11% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
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 13 notes, including Musk, Oakmoss, Blackcurrant
Adds ambroxan and apple, drops amber and rose
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