Is Lidl Veritas a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Aventus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2025 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Veritas EDT
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Aventus
- Veritas
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A surprisingly decent option for the price, Veritas by Lidl captures attention with its fruity vibe but falls short on performance - a love-it or hate-it choice.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With its fresh accords and moderate projection, Veritas fits casual and sport settings nicely but lacks the depth for more formal scenarios. Its playful vibe makes it suitable for dates without overwhelming the senses.
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.
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Patchouli, Birch
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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