Ajmal Amber zest vs French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Haltane.

At a glance

Ajmal Amber zest costs £14 and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan costs £39.99, so Ajmal Amber zest is £25.99 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (38%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Haltane.

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

An Equestrian Series Haydan is a 2025 masculine Eau de Parfum built around lavender, clary sage and bergamot, moving through saffron, praline and cedar before leather, patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss and musk settle into the base. It is a leather aromatic fragrance with a polished fougere opening and a darker woody drydown.

Ajmal Amber zest, dupe of Parfums de Marly HaltaneFrench Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan, dupe of Parfums de Marly Haltane

Comparison

Ajmal Amber zestFrench Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.8/10
Projection7.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.3/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£14£39.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byParfums de Marly HaltaneParfums de Marly Haltane

Notes Comparison

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

Ajmal Amber zest

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Clary Sage
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Praline
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Oud

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Clary Sage
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Praline
  • Cedar

Base Notes

  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Oakmoss
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Clary Sage
  • Lavender
  • Praline
  • Saffron

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Amber zest lists Cedarwood and Oud that French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan does not.

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan lists Cedar, Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Musk that Ajmal Amber zest does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Amber zest

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Earthy
  • Leather
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Warm spicy
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Aromatic and Lavender. Ajmal Amber zest also lists Amber, Citrus, Gourmand, Oud, Herbal, Resinous and Oriental. French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan also lists Earthy, Leather, Patchouli, Warm spicy, Oakmoss and Spicy.

Vibes

Ajmal Amber zest

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Masculine
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Clean, Sweet, Warm and Masculine. Ajmal Amber zest also lists Dark, Bold, Modern, Gourmand, Oriental and Luxurious. French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan also lists Sophisticated, Intense and Confident.

Occasions

Ajmal Amber zest

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Cooler weather

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Smart casual

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Ajmal Amber zest also lists Signature, Social and Cooler weather. French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan also lists Casual, Formal and Smart casual.

Performance

Ajmal Amber zest

  • Subtle

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

  • Strong projection
  • Strong longevity

Ajmal Amber zest lists Subtle. French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan lists Strong projection and Strong longevity.

Style lane

Ajmal Amber zest

  • Aromatic woody

French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

  • Fresh aromatic

Ajmal Amber zest lists Aromatic woody. French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan lists Fresh aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Amber zest (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Amber zest (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Amber zest (£14)

Ajmal Amber zest leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan leads on longevity and projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Amber zest has 1 community review and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Amber zest or French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan?

Ajmal Amber zest costs £14 and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan costs £39.99, so Ajmal Amber zest is £25.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Amber zest or French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber zest 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan 7.8 out of 10, so French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Amber zest or French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber zest 7.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Haltane, Ajmal Amber zest or French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber zest 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan 7.3 out of 10, so Ajmal Amber zest rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Amber zest or French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber zest 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan 8.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Amber zest rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Amber zest and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan share?

They share 5 notes: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Praline and Saffron.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Amber zest and French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan?

Ajmal Amber zest is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter and Cooler weather. French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan is tagged for Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Smart casual.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Haltane vs Ajmal Amber zest
  • Parfums de Marly Haltane vs French Avenue An Equestrian Series Haydan

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