Creed
Absolu Aventus Editorial estimate
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
5/10
Projection
7/10
Brand-Level Estimate
Original $395
Maison Asrar
Is Vanguard Worth It?
Matches 1 original— accuracy & longevity scored separately.
Editorial estimate
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
5/10
Projection
7/10
Brand-Level Estimate
$35–$55Buy on Amazon→
Is Maison Asrar Vanguard ($35–$55) worth it?
Against Creed Absolu Aventus, Maison Asrar Vanguard scores a provisional accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision.
Approx. $360 less than the original
One of the closest Absolu Aventus takes — owners call the drydown near 1:1 — but longevity is a contested weak point (some report under 2 hours). New release, treat provisionally.
What Vanguard clones
1 original the community matches to Maison Asrar Vanguard, with the accuracy and longevity for each pairing.
Maison Asrar Vanguard — frequently asked
- What does Maison Asrar Vanguard clone?
- Maison Asrar Vanguard is community-matched to 1 original: Creed Absolu Aventus (accuracy 7/10). Accuracy (closeness) and longevity (wear time) are scored separately from owner reports, never averaged.
- Is Maison Asrar Vanguard worth it?
- Against Creed Absolu Aventus, Maison Asrar Vanguard scores a provisional accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision. It runs about $360 less than the original.
- How is Maison Asrar Vanguard scored?
- Accuracy and longevity are scored separately on a 1–10 scale, sourced from community owner reports on Reddit and Fragrantica — never averaged, never sponsored. The Scent File takes no brand deals.