Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave a dupe of Creed Aventus?

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Aventus Eau de Parfum bottle Aventus EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
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2010 Year -
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251 Creed Aventus Aftershave Cologne bottle 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave EDC
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave EDC
A faithful aftershave-format take on Aventus's pineapple-birch-musk signature, lighter and less smoky than the celebrated original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Aventus EDP A 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave EDC 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
251 Creed Aventus Aftershave EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Pineapple 38% vs 31%
Patchouli 32% vs 27%
Jasmine 29% vs 21%
Birch 22% vs 30%
Bergamot 22% vs 24%
Musk 21% vs 27%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 24%
Oakmoss 20% vs 25%
Apple 20% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 24%
Blackcurrant 21% vs 24%
Apple 20% vs 19%
Only in 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave
Pineapple 31%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 27%
Jasmine 29% vs 21%
Only in Aventus
Pineapple 38%
Only in 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave
Birch 30% Rose 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 27%
Oakmoss 20% vs 25%
Only in 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave
Ambergris 25% Vanilla 22%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 251 Creed Aventus Aftershave
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Aventus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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 Date Casual
Also Works:
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.

251 Creed Aventus Aftershave

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Juicy fruit top and light smoky base work well across spring and autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

An easy daily aftershave suited to casual wear and sport.

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
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Pineapple, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and rose, drops ambroxan and cedar

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