Dupe review · Montagne Parfums
Pineapple Bonbon
Montagne Parfums made Pineapple Bonbon with one brief: Creed Aventus.
- Smells like
- Creed Aventus
- Price
- $40
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- Montagne Parfums
The FragDNA review · on paper
Paper Comparison: Pineapple Bonbon vs Aventus
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The top notes of bergamot, pineapple, apple, saffron and jasmine suggest a bright, fruity opening with a hint of spice and floral nuance.
- Dry-down
- The base notes of cedar wood, rose, birch, ambergris, musk and patchouli hint at a woody, amber‑rich dry‑down with lingering floral and earthy facets.
- Best for
- fresh fruity‑spicy compositions
On paper Montagne Parfums Pineapple Bonbon is presented as a parfum concentration, positioning it alongside Creed Aventus in terms of intensity. It mirrors eight of Aventus’s notes – pineapple, bergamot, apple, birch, patchouli, rose, musk and ambergris – offering a similar aromatic skeleton. The inclusion of saffron, jasmine and cedar wood expands the palette beyond the original.
Absent from the dupe is oakmoss, a staple of the original’s dry‑down, which may alter the grounding effect some expect. Conversely, the added saffron and jasmine could introduce a subtle spice‑floral edge not present in Aventus. As no wearer reviews have been published, the actual performance and fidelity remain unverified beyond these listed ingredients.
The verdictOn paper Pineapple Bonbon matches Aventus in most of its key fruits and woods, but the omission of oakmoss and addition of saffron, jasmine and cedar wood suggest a slightly different character.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Top pick
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Pineapple Bonbon scores 8.7 out of 10 on paper — top pick territory for anyone chasing Aventus.
Montagne Parfums lists 8 of the 9 notes in Aventus's pyramid — pineapple, bergamot, apple, birch and patchouli and more. What it does not list: oakmoss; and it adds saffron, jasmine and cedar wood of its own.
It is sold as a parfum — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $40 it costs 92% less than Aventus.
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
in bothonly in the original+ only in Pineapple Bonbon
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Montagne Parfums 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
Creed Aventus is pineapple, bergamot and apple at first, birch, patchouli and rose at its heart and oakmoss, musk and ambergris at the end. Montagne Parfums set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
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, Pineapple Bonbon is number 77 on price per 100ml.
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The community
What people say about Pineapple Bonbon
Rating
—How close to Aventus
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Montagne Parfums Pineapple Bonbon 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 Montagne Parfums Pineapple Bonbon a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Yes — Montagne Parfums sells it as its version of Creed Aventus.
Where can I buy Montagne Parfums Pineapple Bonbon?
It is in stock at $40 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.