House of Watan Veritas Black vs Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

House of Watan Veritas Black — dupe of Creed AventusMarks & Spencer Cool Vetiver — dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

House of Watan Veritas BlackMarks & Spencer Cool Vetiver
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 reviews5.8/10 · 1 reviews
Longevity7.5/105.5/10
Projection7.0/105.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/104.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£39.99£10
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

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

House of Watan Veritas Black

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Blackcurrant
  • Apple
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Smoked Pineapple
  • Patchouli
  • Moroccan Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Birch
  • White Musk
  • Oakmoss
  • Cedarwood
  • Ambroxan

Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Green Notes

Heart Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Geranium
  • Pepper

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Amber
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Cedarwood

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins House of Watan Veritas Black (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins House of Watan Veritas Black (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins House of Watan Veritas Black (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins House of Watan Veritas Black (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver (£10)

See the full Veritas Black breakdown

See the full Cool Vetiver breakdown

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