Dupe of what?
What Is Maison Asrar Vanguard a Dupe Of?
Maison Asrar Vanguard EDP is considered similar to Creed Absolu Aventus EDP.
Creed Absolu Aventus is the reference for Maison Asrar Vanguard. I'd give it 95% scent similarity; owners also compare the fruit and spice while finding a fresher twist in Vanguard.
Editorial similarity: 9.5/10
The alternative
Maison Asrar Vanguard EDP
The original
Creed Absolu Aventus EDP
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What is Vanguard a dupe of?
Creed Absolu Aventus is the reference for Maison Asrar Vanguard. If you've been looking for that mix of bright fruit, warm spice and darker woods, Vanguard belongs on your sample list. The comparison here is with Absolu Aventus Eau de Parfum, rather than the original Aventus or Aventus Cologne.
I'd give Vanguard 95% for scent similarity to Absolu Aventus. That's my personal rating for this pair. It makes Vanguard a strong option to consider if the Creed scent is what you're after.
The fruit-and-spice connection
Vanguard's listed profile brings together apple, bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple, followed by ginger and cardamom, with leather, woods and musk underneath. Creed's description of Absolu also puts citrus, pineapple and warm spice at the center, with a darker woody finish. That combination gives the pairing more to work with than pineapple alone.
The base is a useful place to look for differences. Vanguard lists leather and cashmere alongside cedar and moss; Absolu's profile emphasizes vetiver, patchouli and labdanum. Those descriptions suggest different ways of supporting the fruit, even when the overall scents feel closely related.
What owners notice
In this comparison with Absolu and other alternatives, the owner describes Vanguard as a little greener and fresher than Creed, with a smooth leather character later on. They still find it very close, while picking out a darker, fuller quality in the original.
Another owner comparing Vanguard with Absolu finds the opening especially similar, but says the two develop differently. Vanguard keeps more of that opening character for them, while Absolu becomes sweeter, spicier and muskier. These are their impressions, and they give you something specific to check when sampling.
Is Vanguard the one to try?
I'd start with Vanguard if you're shopping for an Absolu alternative. Give Creed Absolu Aventus time to settle alongside it if the original's darker finish is the part you love. Check the retailer cards for current bottle options, or explore our Absolu Aventus alternatives guide for more comparisons.
