Is Maison Alhambra The Official Club Intense a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Aventus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2022 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Official Club Intense EDP
Aventus and The Official Club Intense share a similar DNA, but diverge wildly in execution. Aventus boasts a refined blend of pineapple and smoky birch, projecting confidence and commanding attention. The Official Club Intense, despite mirroring key notes, falls short, offering a diluted and unimpressive experience. If you seek the iconic Aventus experience, accept no substitutes. If budget is your primary concern, be aware that this dupe may not satisfy.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aventus
- The Official Club Intense
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the real Aventus experience.
- You value quality ingredients and masterful blending.
- You want a fragrance that projects confidence and class.
- You don't mind investing in a signature scent.
- You're on a very tight budget.
- You want a very subtle interpretation of the Aventus DNA.
- You don't mind sacrificing performance for a lower price.
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 clean, fruity-woody scent in the Aventus mould: blackcurrant, pineapple and bergamot over birch, rose and oakmoss. Softer and calmer than the original, and a quiet-office option.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Pineapple
38%
vs
16%
Jasmine
29%
vs
37%
Birch
22%
vs
39%
Bergamot
22%
vs
19%
Blackcurrant
21%
vs
24%
Oakmoss
20%
vs
50%
Apple
20%
vs
16%
Lemon
18%
vs
23%
Bergamot
22%
vs
19%
Blackcurrant
21%
vs
24%
Apple
20%
vs
16%
Lemon
18%
vs
23%
Pink Pepper
17%
Pineapple
16%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bright fruit and bergamot suit spring best, with autumn and summer behind it. Cold winter days want more weight.
Occasions
Clean and fairly quiet, it is built for the office and daytime. It lacks the depth for a date or a formal evening.
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 8 of its 13 notes, including Apple, Pineapple, Bergamot
Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops amber and rose
Where to buy
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The Official Club Intense EDP
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