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Score
84/100

Dumont

Nitro Black EDP

2020

Creed Aventus without the Creed bank withdrawal — the dupe community's top pick.

Dumont Nitro Black
fruity
fresh spicy
woody

A 2020 Creed Aventus alternative from Dumont — pineapple and blackcurrant open over a smoky birch heart, with a sweet woody drydown. Closely tracks the original's fruity-smoky profile. Versatile across all four seasons, leans daytime.

The take

What works

  • Closer to Creed Aventus by smell than any other clone we've tested
  • Pineapple-birch-smoke profile nailed at $30
  • Year-round versatility with no seasonal restriction

Trade-offs

  • The vanilla base is more present than in Creed's original
  • Longevity is solid but Creed's formulation edges ahead on skin

Notes

Top

PineapplePineappleBergamotBergamotBlackcurrantBlackcurrantAppleApple

Mid

BirchBirchPepperPepperPatchouliPatchouliJasmineJasmineLavenderLavenderRoseRose

Base

MuskMuskAmberAmberVanillaVanilla

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring92%
Summer90%
Fall89%
Winter69%
Day100%
Night83%

Occasions

OfficeCasual

Gender

Leans masculine
$20–$35Great value
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Earned a spot in 2 of our editorial picks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dumont Nitro Black a good Creed Aventus dupe?

92% similarity to Creed Creed Aventus in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $20–$35 vs Creed's $270–$510, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Dumont Nitro Black smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Versace Versace Eros Energy (100%), Montblanc Montblanc Explorer (88%), Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (73%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Dumont Nitro Black last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Dumont Nitro Black?

Strongest in spring and summer, works day or night. Suited to office, casual.

Is Dumont Nitro Black worth it?

At $20–$35, yes for this tier. Closer to Creed Aventus by smell than any other clone we've tested. Pineapple-birch-smoke profile nailed at $30.