How many Aventus clones are there now?
Okay, the DNA is great and almost everyone likes it, but there really doesn’t need to be 10 alternatives to a single fragrance.
Nevertheless, I was curious and got myself a sample.
My
Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Toilette Vintage Batch is probably only 50% full, which means I need to start looking for something new again.
But is "Infini | Khadlaj / خدلج" even Aventus?
As for the opening, I would say, rather no.
Although it’s not listed, I perceive a lot of pepper, something slightly smoky, and apple.
After a short time, the bergamot is the most noticeable of the fruity notes, along with a good amount of vetiver.
Not Aventus, but you can say the scent is strongly inspired by Creed.
So it does go in that direction, but with its own twist.
Strangely, I also perceive something peppery in the dry down.
Sweet, fresh, peppery, fruity, very mass-appealing.
I would have wished for more pineapple, that would have brought it closer to the original, but still a pleasant companion for the warm season.
Even towards the end, I perceive the bergamot the strongest.
Pineapple and apple are more in the background.
The note that reminds me of pepper could be cardamom; together with the birch and vetiver, it creates a pleasant woodiness and spiciness that gives the fragrance a certain masculine touch.
All in all, a fragrance that I have no complaints about, but also not one that I would need to stock up on.
If you want to smell good for little money, this is just right.
However, if you want a top alternative to Aventus, I would rather say look at Armaf or something like that.
Sillage and longevity are moderate, however, I was approached about the scent even after 9 hours, at a time when I could no longer perceive it myself.
So it could be that it performs well, I just become nose-blind.