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The best women's perfume dupes in Australia 2026. Prada Paradoxe, Valentino Born in Roma, Burberry Her, Good Girl, Flowerbomb & more — from $45 AUD. Free shipping.
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Creed Aventus vs Lie 38: An Honest Aventus Dupe Comparison
By Stefano, founder of The Sweetest Lie | Updated September 2026 Creed Aventus is the men's fragrance that turned niche perfume mainstream. Since 2010 it has been the most discussed "compliment getter" on fragrance forums — and in Australia a 100ml bottle costs well over $500. This is an honest comparison between Aventus and our inspired version, Lie 38 — our Creed Aventus dupe ($55): where it matches, where it doesn't, and who should buy which. What Creed Aventus smells like Aventus opens with a bright burst of pineapple, blackcurrant, bergamot and apple — fruity but dry rather than sweet. Within about twenty minutes a smoky birch note comes forward, giving it that signature "fruit over campfire" character. It dries down to a clean base of musk, oakmoss, ambergris and a touch of vanilla. Layer Notes Top Pineapple, blackcurrant, bergamot, apple Heart Birch, jasmine, rose, patchouli Base Musk, oakmoss, ambergris, vanilla New to reading a notes pyramid? Our guide to top, middle and base notes explains how each layer behaves on skin. Why people look for an Aventus dupe Price: it is one of the most expensive mainstream men's fragrances on Australian shelves. Batch variation: Aventus is famous for smelling noticeably different from one production batch to the next — some smokier, some fruitier. Availability: stock in Australia is patchy, and grey-market bottles carry their own risks. How Lie 38 compares Scent Lie 38 is built around the same pineapple-and-birch structure: a bright fruity opening, a smoky woody heart and a clean musky dry-down. Worn on its own, it reads clearly as the Aventus style. Where it differs: side by side on paper strips, the original has a slightly more complex, textured smoke in the first hour. That comes from expensive natural materials we can't use at this price. Once both have settled on skin, the difference is much smaller. Performance Lie 38 is Eau de Parfum strength. Expect most of a working day on skin, noticeably longer on clothing, with moderate projection. The original generally projects harder in the first couple of hours. Results vary by skin — our tips for making perfume last longer help with any fragrance. Price Lie 38 is $55 for 50ml. Side by side Creed Aventus Lie 38 Price (AUD) $500+ $55 Scent style Pineapple, birch smoke, musk Same style; slightly simpler smoke Projection Strong early on Moderate Batch consistency Varies by batch Consistent, poured in small batches Vegan and cruelty-free No Yes Who should buy which Buy Lie 38 if you love the Aventus style, want to wear it daily without rationing it, or want to find out whether it suits you before spending hundreds. Save for the original if you're a collector, you care about the bottle and the name, or you want the richest possible version of that smoky opening. Frequently asked questions Is Lie 38 a good Creed Aventus dupe? It captures the defining pineapple-and-birch character and wears very similarly once settled. It isn't a molecule-for-molecule copy — no dupe is. How long does Lie 38 last? Most of a working day on skin for most people, longer on clothes. Apply to moisturised pulse points. Can I wear it in Australian summer? Yes. The fruity opening works in warm weather; go lighter on sprays in high heat. Is it vegan? Yes — every fragrance we make is vegan and cruelty-free. Keep reading The best men's cologne dupes in Australia Tom Ford dupes, including Tobacco Vanille and Oud Wood for evenings Men's cologne gift guide Shop all men's dupes Our price checked September 2026. The Sweetest Lie is not affiliated with Creed; brand names are used for comparison only.
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