
Fragrance World
Best Creed Sublime Vanilla Dupe
Venti Sublime captures the creamy vanilla-tonka heart and citrus opening of Sublime Vanilla reasonably well, making it a functional dupe for those seeking the original's warm gourmand character. The clone performs admirably in the mid-range but tends to have slightly less depth in the base, with the sandalwood and musk appearing less refined and slightly synthetic compared to Creed's more sophisticated formulation.
The clone has marginally shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 6-7 hours for the original) and slightly less refined sillage projection. The base notes feel somewhat flatter and more linear in Venti Sublime, lacking the subtle complexity and smooth decay of the designer version.