Ajmal Desert Sunset vs French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

At a glance

Ajmal Desert Sunset costs £18 and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition costs £56, so Ajmal Desert Sunset is £38 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (12%). Ajmal Desert Sunset is EDP and listed as unisex, while French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

Ajmal Desert Sunset

Desert Sunset by Ajmal is a rich oriental vanilla gourmand that captures the luxurious DNA of Parfums de Marly Althair through a spiced opening, a creamy vanilla heart, and a smooth praline tonka amber base.

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

Liquid Brun Limited Edition is a 2025 unisex Extrait built around cardamom, lavender and citrus, followed by orange blossom, guaiac wood and rose over vanilla, tonka bean, amber and oakmoss. It is a sweet spicy gourmand with a floral woody centre and an unusually powerful vanilla drydown.

Ajmal Desert Sunset, dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrFrench Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition, dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Ajmal Desert SunsetFrench Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review8.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/109.2/10
Projection8.0/108.8/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.4/10
Value for money8.5/108.9/10
Price£18£56
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly AlthaïrParfums de Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

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

Ajmal Desert Sunset

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Candied Almond
  • Tonka Bean
  • Ambroxan

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

Top Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Lavender
  • Citrus

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka
  • Amber
  • Oakmoss

Shared Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Desert Sunset lists Cinnamon, Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi, Praline, Candied Almond, Tonka Bean and Ambroxan that French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition does not.

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition lists Lavender, Citrus, Guaiac Wood, Rose, Vanilla, Tonka, Amber and Oakmoss that Ajmal Desert Sunset does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Earthy
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Warm spicy
  • White floral
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Floral, Vanilla and Gourmand. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Smoky, Cinnamon, Nutty, Resinous and Oriental. French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition also lists Citrus, Earthy, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Rose, Warm spicy, White floral, Oakmoss and Spicy.

Vibes

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Sweet
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Seductive
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Seductive, Warm, Gourmand and Luxurious. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Modern, Oriental and Compliment. French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition also lists Bold and Powerful.

Occasions

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Cold weather
  • Night out

Both share Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Signature, Social and Nightlife. French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition also lists Date night and Night out.

Performance

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

  • Strong projection
  • Sillage
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful

Both share Strong projection. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Long lasting and Subtle. French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition also lists Sillage, Beast mode, Beast and Powerful.

Style lane

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Vanilla gourmand

French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

  • Floral woody

Ajmal Desert Sunset lists Vanilla gourmand. French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition (9.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition (8.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition (8.9/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (£18)

Ajmal Desert Sunset leads on scent accuracy and lower price, while French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition leads on longevity, projection and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Desert Sunset has 1 community review and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Desert Sunset or French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition?

Ajmal Desert Sunset costs £18 and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition costs £56, so Ajmal Desert Sunset is £38 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Desert Sunset or French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition 9.2 out of 10, so French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Desert Sunset or French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition 8.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, Ajmal Desert Sunset or French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition 8.4 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Desert Sunset or French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition 8.9 out of 10, so French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Desert Sunset and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition share?

They share 2 notes: Cardamom and Orange Blossom.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Desert Sunset and French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition?

Ajmal Desert Sunset is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife and Cold weather. French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Cold weather and Night out.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Ajmal Desert Sunset
  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs French Avenue Liquid Brun Limited Edition

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