ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel vs French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero costs £35, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is £4 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is EDP and listed as unisex, while French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Amber Angel is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Kilian Paris Angels' Share, the cognac and praline gourmand that turned a whiskey barrel accord into one of niche perfumery's most recognisable signatures.

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

Launched in 2024, French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is a rich oriental gourmand fragrance inspired by Angel’s Share by Kilian, built around spiced apple sweetness, creamy vanilla, and a dark woody base designed for bold evening wear.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareFrench Avenue Royal Blend Nero, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Amber AngelFrench Avenue Royal Blend Nero
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/108.5/10
Projection7.2/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.0/10
Value for money8.2/109.0/10
Price£39£35
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Angels' ShareKilian Angels' Share

Notes Comparison

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

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Oak Wood

Heart Notes

  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Praline
  • Vanilla

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

Top Notes

  • Mandarin
  • Apple
  • Vanilla

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Vanilla
  • Spices
  • Ylang Ylang

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • White Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Cognac, Oak Wood, Tonka Bean and Praline that French Avenue Royal Blend Nero does not.

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero lists Mandarin, Apple, Rose, Spices, Ylang Ylang, Oud, White Musk and Patchouli that ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Whiskey

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Vanilla and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Amber, Citrus, Fruity and Whiskey. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero also lists Woody, Floral, Oud, Patchouli, Rose and Oriental.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Modern. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero also lists Dark, Bold and Oriental.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Signature
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather

Both share Signature. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero also lists Nightlife and Cold weather.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Long lasting

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

Both share Long lasting. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero also lists Strong projection.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Boozy gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Gourmand woody

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Boozy gourmand. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero lists Gourmand woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (£35)

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel leads on scent accuracy, while French Avenue Royal Blend Nero leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel has 1 community review and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero costs £35, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is £4 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 8.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.2 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 9.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero share?

They share 2 notes: Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is tagged for Signature, Nightlife and Cold weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Angels' Share vs ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

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