Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Dr. Sam
Dr. Sam is HK Perfumes's answer to Creed Aventus — at 83% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Aventus
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Dr. Sam lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Aventus.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Aventus's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
It is sold as an extrait — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $89 per 100ml it costs 83% less than Aventus — the 51st cheapest of 71 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.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength HK Perfumes 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: pineapple, bergamot and apple up top, birch, patchouli and rose in the middle, oakmoss, musk and ambergris underneath — the shape of Creed Aventus.
Top
- pineapple
- bergamot
- apple
Heart
- birch
- patchouli
- rose
Base
- oakmoss
- musk
- ambergris
For the maker of moments. Smoky pineapple and birch crown oakmoss and musk — the confident benchmark every modern man measures against.
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 88 twins of Creed Aventus we can price, Dr. Sam is number 52 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Nusuk Ana Al Awwal Silver $17/100ml
- 02 Rayhaan Imperia $22/100ml
- 03 Swiss Arabian Shawq $23/100ml
- 04 Pendora Scents Aventura $24/100ml
- 05 Hamidi Addicted Intense $24/100ml
- 06 Sapil Intense Noir $24/100ml
- 07 Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited $25/100ml
- 08 Maison Alhambra Avant $25/100ml
- 09 Fragrance World Venti $26/100ml
- 10 Copycat Fragrances Aventus $29/100ml
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Big Changesmells like Amouage Memoir Man $89 -
Noir Sultansmells like Chanel Bleu de Chanel $64 -
Kiss attacksmells like Chanel Allure Homme Sport $64 -
Amour Blanchesmells like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle $64 -
Royal Pathsmells like Chanel Égoïste Platinum $64
The community
What people say about Dr. Sam
Rating
—How close to Aventus
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Dr. Sam smell like?
It is built to smell like Creed Aventus — pineapple, bergamot and apple up top, birch, patchouli and rose in the heart, oakmoss, musk and ambergris in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Dr. Sam a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Creed Aventus.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Dr. Sam than Creed Aventus?
83% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $510 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Dr. Sam?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.