Dupe review · Copycat Fragrances
Aventus Cologne
Built to smell like Creed Aventus Cologne, for 94% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Aventus Cologne
- Price
- $29.15
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $29
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- Copycat Fragrances
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Minimalist Take on Aventus Cologne’s Essence
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The citrusy zing of mandarin paired with pink pepper and ginger suggests a bright, spicy opening.
- Dry-down
- With no base notes disclosed, the dry‑down remains undefined on paper.
- Best for
- vibrant, spicy daytime casual wear
Copycat Fragrances’ Aventus Cologne lists only three ingredients—mandarin, pink pepper and ginger—and is marketed as a cologne. It mirrors the original Creed Aventus Cologne in these three notes, which form the top‑note trio of the Creed fragrance. Priced at $29 per 100 ml, it is dramatically cheaper than the $510 original.
However, the dupe omits all of the original’s heart and base components—bergamot, apple, patchouli, vetiver, musk, sandalwood, vanilla and Tonka Bean—leaving its dry‑down undefined on paper. As a cologne, its concentration is lower than the original’s, which may influence longevity and projection, though no performance data are available yet.
The verdictOn paper the dupe offers a very limited note palette at a fraction of the price, but it lacks the richer heart and base ingredients that define the original.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Worth a try. That is where Aventus Cologne lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Aventus Cologne.
Copycat Fragrances lists 3 of the 11 notes in Aventus Cologne's pyramid — pink pepper, ginger and mandarin. What it does not list: bergamot, apple, patchouli and vetiver.
Strength: cologne — lighter than most originals.
At $29 per 100ml it costs 94% less than Aventus Cologne — the cheapest of 13 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Aventus Cologne
in bothonly in the original+ only in Aventus Cologne
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Copycat Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: pink pepper, bergamot and ginger up top, apple, patchouli and vetiver in the middle, musk, sandalwood and vanilla underneath — the shape of Creed Aventus Cologne.
Top
- pink pepper
- bergamot
- ginger
Heart
- apple
- patchouli
- vetiver
Base
- musk
- sandalwood
- vanilla
Aventus's smoky pineapple lightened into a zesty ginger-citrus daytime version.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 16 twins of Creed Aventus Cologne we can price, Aventus Cologne is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Copycat Fragrances Aventus Cologne $29/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Aventus Cologne $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 04 The Essence Vault Aventus Cologne $32/100ml
- 05 ALT Fragrances Exec Cologne $82/100ml
- 06 ALT Fragrances CEO $82/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Avalanche Extra $89/100ml
- 08 ALT Fragrances Santal Cologne $98/100ml
- 09 HK Perfumes Dr.Sam Hair Fragrance $100/100ml
- 10 Alexandria Fragrances Brasilia Cologne $110/100ml
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The community
What people say about Aventus Cologne
Rating
—How close to Aventus Cologne
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Copycat Fragrances Aventus Cologne smell like?
It is built to smell like Creed Aventus Cologne — pink pepper, bergamot and ginger up top, apple, patchouli and vetiver in the heart, musk, sandalwood and vanilla in the base.
Is Copycat Fragrances Aventus Cologne a dupe of Creed Aventus Cologne?
Yes — Copycat Fragrances sells it as its version of Creed Aventus Cologne.
How much cheaper is Copycat Fragrances Aventus Cologne than Creed Aventus Cologne?
94% less per 100ml: about $29 per 100ml against $510 for the original.
Where can I buy Copycat Fragrances Aventus Cologne?
It is in stock at $29.15 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.