The original: Creed Aventus Absolu
The 2023 sweeter, more tropical Aventus flanker -- pineapple-forward with reduced smoke and added ginger-cardamom warmth.
| Dupe | Match | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maison Asrar Vanguard EDP | 88% | $45 |
Aventus Absolu retails around $475.
How we score. Every percentage comes from cross-referencing note pyramids against Fragrantica and brand-official sources, then weighting what people who own both fragrances actually report. We don't publish anything below 85%, and we say when something barely clears.
#1Maison Asrar Vanguard EDP
Shares with the original: Pineapple, Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger, Oakmoss
Community-verified as cleanest Aventus Absolu match. Fragrantica reviewer owning 2023 Aventus Absolu: 'vanguard is almost identical 1:1 after dry down.' Another owner: 'Probably the best aventus absolu on the market. Smell is basically 1:1.' BEST PRICE AT JOMASHOP (~$45) -- limited Amazon availability. Released 2025 as part of Maison Asrar Royal Collection.
Sources: Fragrantica community consensus (owners of 2023 Absolu), Jomashop reviews, Reddit r/fragrance 2025-2026
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