Dupe review · Scentual Obsessions
King Cologne
Scentual Obsessions made King Cologne with one brief: Creed Aventus Cologne — and it costs 73% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Creed Aventus Cologne
- Price
- $41.99
- Size
- 30ml
- Per 100ml
- $140
- Original per 100ml
- $510
- Made by
- Scentual Obsessions
The FragDNA review · on paper
King Cologne versus Aventus: A paper comparison
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The opening promises a bright, spicy citrus burst with ginger and mandarin tempered by pink peppercorn.
- Dry-down
- The dry‑down hints at an earthy, woody foundation anchored by vetiver and patchouli, softened by the resinous warmth of styrax and birch.
- Best for
- Bright, spicy‑citrus daytime wear
King Cologne is marketed as a cologne‑type concentration at $140 per 100 ml, versus Creed’s Aventus Cologne at $510. Both share ginger, mandarin, patchouli, vetiver and musk, suggesting a common spicy‑citrus core. The original adds pink pepper, bergamot, apple, sandalwood, vanilla and Tonka bean, while the dupe introduces pink peppercorn, pineapple, birch and styrax.
Given its note list, King Cologne leans toward a brighter, fruit‑forward profile thanks to pineapple and mandarin, while the presence of birch and styrax points to a resinous, woody finish. The price gap is substantial, and without wearer feedback the practical performance—longevity, projection or true similarity to Aventus—remains unknown.
The verdictOn paper the dupe covers many of the original’s key spices and citrus but omits its bergamot, apple and vanilla, replacing them with pineapple, birch and styrax, making it a distinct composition rather than a direct copy.
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 King Cologne lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Aventus Cologne.
Scentual Obsessions lists 5 of the 11 notes in Aventus Cologne's pyramid — ginger, mandarin, patchouli, vetiver and musk. What it does not list: pink pepper, bergamot, apple and sandalwood; and it adds pink peppercorn, pineapple and birch of its own.
It is sold as a cologne, a lighter concentration than most originals.
At $140 per 100ml it costs 73% less than Aventus Cologne — the 11th 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 King Cologne
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Scentual Obsessions 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, King Cologne is number 11 on price 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 King 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 Scentual Obsessions King 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 Scentual Obsessions King Cologne a dupe of Creed Aventus Cologne?
Yes — Scentual Obsessions sells it as its version of Creed Aventus Cologne.
How much cheaper is Scentual Obsessions King Cologne than Creed Aventus Cologne?
73% less per 100ml: about $140 per 100ml against $510 for the original.
Where can I buy Scentual Obsessions King Cologne?
It is in stock at $41.99 for 30ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.