Afnan 9AM Dive vs French Avenue Zenith Deep
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
At a glance
Afnan 9AM Dive costs £30 and French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £3.01 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (32%). Afnan 9AM Dive is EDP and listed as feminine, while French Avenue Zenith Deep is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
Afnan 9AM Dive
Afnan 9AM Dive is an aromatic aquatic fresh masculine EDP that engineers a composite blue fragrance profile, fusing the minty citrus opening of the Bleu de Chanel style with the sharp green apple heart of the YSL Y direction and the dark incense patchouli dry down of the Versace Dylan Blue school.
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Zenith Deep is a masculine Extrait built around grapefruit, lemon, pepper, mint and bergamot, followed by ginger, melon, nutmeg and jasmine over incense, sandalwood, amber, cedarwood and labdanum. It is a blue aromatic fragrance with a bright citrus opening and a darker woody amber drydown.
Comparison
| Afnan 9AM Dive | French Avenue Zenith Deep | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.9/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Projection | 6.7/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.4/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £30 | £26.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Feminine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Chanel Bleu de Chanel | Chanel Bleu de Chanel |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Afnan 9AM Dive
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan 9AM Dive lists Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Apple, Cedar and Patchouli that French Avenue Zenith Deep does not.
French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Grapefruit, Pepper, Bergamot, Melon, Nutmeg, Amber, Cedarwood and Labdanum that Afnan 9AM Dive does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan 9AM Dive
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aromatic, Resinous and Incense. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Fruity, Aquatic, Patchouli, Green and Oriental. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic, Tobacco, Warm spicy, Fresh spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
Afnan 9AM Dive
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Both share Fresh, Clean, Warm and Modern. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Light and Aquatic. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Sophisticated, Masculine and Confident.
Occasions
Afnan 9AM Dive
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Both share Evening, Casual, Office and Daily. Afnan 9AM Dive also lists Signature, Daytime, Summer, Travel, Gym and Warm weather. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Autumn, Spring, Work, Everyday, Year round and Smart casual.
Performance
Afnan 9AM Dive
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Afnan 9AM Dive lists Versatile and Subtle. French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Strong performance.
Style lane
Afnan 9AM Dive
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Afnan 9AM Dive lists Aromatic aquatic. French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Blue aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Afnan 9AM Dive (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (£26.99)
Afnan 9AM Dive leads on value for money, while French Avenue Zenith Deep leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan 9AM Dive has 1 community review and French Avenue Zenith Deep has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan 9AM Dive or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Afnan 9AM Dive costs £30 and French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £3.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan 9AM Dive or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan 9AM Dive or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 6.7 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Zenith Deep 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Afnan 9AM Dive or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan 9AM Dive or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Afnan 9AM Dive 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10, so Afnan 9AM Dive rates higher.
What notes do Afnan 9AM Dive and French Avenue Zenith Deep share?
They share 6 notes: Lemon, Mint, Incense, Jasmine, Ginger and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit Afnan 9AM Dive and French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Afnan 9AM Dive is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily, Travel, Gym and Warm weather. French Avenue Zenith Deep is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year round and Smart casual.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.