Alexandria Fragrances California Blues vs Assaf Frankel Black Elixir

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues — dupe of Creed AventusAssaf Frankel Black Elixir — dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances California BluesAssaf Frankel Black Elixir
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 reviews7.1/10 · 1 reviews
Longevity8.0/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/106.8/10
Value for money7.8/107.2/10
Price£39£96.96
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

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

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Marine Notes
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Neroli

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

Assaf Frankel Black Elixir

Top Notes

  • Iris
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Basil
  • Vetiver

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

4 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (7.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (£39)

See the full California Blues breakdown

See the full Frankel Black Elixir breakdown

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