Quick answer: Maison Alhambra Avant is widely described as inspired by Creed Aventus. Both are built on the same fruity opening of apple, blackcurrant and bergamot, with pineapple, smoky birch, patchouli, oakmoss and musk.
Notes side by side
| Creed Aventus | Avant (Maison Alhambra) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Lemon, pink pepper, apple, bergamot, blackcurrant | Bergamot, blackcurrant, apple, pineapple |
| Heart | Pineapple, jasmine, patchouli | Juniper berries, birch, patchouli, oakmoss |
| Base | Birch, ambroxan, cedarwood, oakmoss, musk | Musk, ambergris, vanilla |
How they compare
Both are built on the same fruity opening of apple, blackcurrant and bergamot, with pineapple, smoky birch, patchouli, oakmoss and musk. Avant puts birch in the heart rather than the base and adds juniper and a touch of vanilla, so it may read slightly sweeter in the drydown. As with any inspired-by scent, the best test is to try both on your own skin.
When to wear Avant
- All year, especially spring to autumn
- Office, daytime and evenings out
- Two to four sprays
Related
Armaf’s Club de Nuit Intense Man is also widely compared to Aventus. See Maison Alhambra vs Armaf.
FAQ
Is Avant a dupe of Creed Aventus?
Avant is an original Maison Alhambra composition widely described as inspired by Creed Aventus, and the two share a fruity pineapple, apple and birch structure. It is not made by Creed.
Who is Avant for?
Avant is sold as a men’s eau de parfum, 100 ml.
Who makes Avant?
Maison Alhambra, a fragrance house of Lattafa Perfumes in the United Arab Emirates.
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