Armaf Bucephalus XI vs Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

At a glance

Armaf Bucephalus XI costs £37.63 and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense costs £96.96, so Armaf Bucephalus XI is £59.33 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (12%). Armaf Bucephalus XI is EDP and listed as unisex, while Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Creed Aventus.

Armaf Bucephalus XI

Armaf Bucephalus XI Eau De Parfum is a majestic composition that seamlessly balances vibrant fruity freshness with a rich, resinous warmth.

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

Frankel Aventus Intense is a fresh woody amber composition built around iris, violet and a cedarwood, vanilla base, drawing on Creed Aventus DNA.

Armaf Bucephalus XI, dupe of Creed AventusAssaf Frankel Aventus Intense, dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

Armaf Bucephalus XIAssaf Frankel Aventus Intense
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.0/10
Projection7.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/106.2/10
Value for money8.5/107.3/10
Price£37.63£96.96
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Armaf Bucephalus XI

Top Notes

  • Black Currant
  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Myrrh
  • Jasmine
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Ambergris
  • Oakmoss
  • Musk

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

Top Notes

  • Iris
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Basil
  • Vetiver

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Armaf Bucephalus XI lists Black Currant, Pineapple, Bergamot, Myrrh, Jasmine, Rose, Ambergris and Oakmoss that Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense does not.

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Iris, Lemon, Violet, Basil, Vetiver, Cedarwood and Amber that Armaf Bucephalus XI does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Armaf Bucephalus XI

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Oakmoss

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Violet
  • Iris

Both share Vanilla. Armaf Bucephalus XI also lists Sweet, Fresh, Citrus, Fruity, Smoky, Earthy, Rose, Resinous and Oakmoss. Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense also lists Amber, Powdery, Aromatic, Violet and Iris.

Vibes

Armaf Bucephalus XI

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Romantic
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Confident

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Clean

Both share Clean. Armaf Bucephalus XI also lists Fresh, Sweet, Romantic, Mysterious, Sophisticated, Classic and Confident.

Occasions

Armaf Bucephalus XI

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Outdoor

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Summer

Armaf Bucephalus XI lists Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring and Outdoor. Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Summer.

Performance

Armaf Bucephalus XI

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Solid longevity

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Good projection
  • Good longevity

Armaf Bucephalus XI lists Long lasting, Versatile and Solid longevity. Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Good projection and Good longevity.

Style lane

Armaf Bucephalus XI

  • Chypre

Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

  • Fresh woody

Armaf Bucephalus XI lists Chypre. Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense lists Fresh woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Armaf Bucephalus XI (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Armaf Bucephalus XI (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Armaf Bucephalus XI (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Armaf Bucephalus XI (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Armaf Bucephalus XI (£37.63)

Armaf Bucephalus XI leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Bucephalus XI has 1 community review and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Armaf Bucephalus XI or Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense?

Armaf Bucephalus XI costs £37.63 and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense costs £96.96, so Armaf Bucephalus XI is £59.33 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Armaf Bucephalus XI or Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Bucephalus XI 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 7.0 out of 10, so Armaf Bucephalus XI rates higher.

Which projects more, Armaf Bucephalus XI or Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Bucephalus XI 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 6.8 out of 10, so Armaf Bucephalus XI rates higher.

Which is closer to Creed Aventus, Armaf Bucephalus XI or Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Bucephalus XI 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 6.2 out of 10, so Armaf Bucephalus XI rates higher.

Which is better value, Armaf Bucephalus XI or Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Bucephalus XI 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense 7.3 out of 10, so Armaf Bucephalus XI rates higher.

What notes do Armaf Bucephalus XI and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense share?

They share 2 notes: Vanilla and Musk.

Which occasions suit Armaf Bucephalus XI and Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense?

Armaf Bucephalus XI is tagged for Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring and Outdoor. Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense is tagged for Summer.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Creed Aventus vs Armaf Bucephalus XI
  • Creed Aventus vs Assaf Frankel Aventus Intense

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