Assaf Frankel Battle vs French Avenue Essence de Noir
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Matière Noire.
At a glance
Assaf Frankel Battle costs £96.96 and French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50, so French Avenue Essence de Noir is £48.46 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (18%). Assaf Frankel Battle is EDP and listed as masculine, while French Avenue Essence de Noir is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Matière Noire.
Assaf Frankel Battle
Frankel Battle is a smoky oud composition built around jasmine, rose and a deep frankincense woods base, inspired by Louis Vuitton Matière Noire.
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Essence de Noir is a unisex Eau de Parfum built around cyclamen, iris and cassis, followed by patchouli, rose and jasmine over vanilla, amber and leather. It is a floral woody fragrance with a dark fruity opening and a warm leathery drydown.
Comparison
| Assaf Frankel Battle | French Avenue Essence de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.1/10 · 1 review | 7.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Value for money | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £96.96 | £48.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Louis Vuitton Matière Noire | Louis Vuitton Matière Noire |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Assaf Frankel Battle
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Assaf Frankel Battle lists Oud, Fruity Notes, Narcissus, Rose Centifolia, Resin, Incense, Deep Woods and Frankincense that French Avenue Essence de Noir does not.
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Cyclamen, Iris, Cassis, Rose, Vanilla and Leather that Assaf Frankel Battle does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Assaf Frankel Battle
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Amber, Fruity, Patchouli and Rose. Assaf Frankel Battle also lists Oud, Resinous and Incense. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Woody, Fresh, Floral, Vanilla, Powdery, Leather and Iris.
Vibes
Assaf Frankel Battle
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Dark. Assaf Frankel Battle also lists Bold. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Fresh, Elegant, Romantic, Sophisticated and Warm.
Occasions
Assaf Frankel Battle
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Evening. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Autumn, Formal, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion.
Performance
Assaf Frankel Battle
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Assaf Frankel Battle lists Good projection and Good longevity. French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Strong performance and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
Assaf Frankel Battle
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Assaf Frankel Battle lists Oriental oud. French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Floral woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Assaf Frankel Battle (7.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Essence de Noir (7.4/10)
- Value for money: Wins French Avenue Essence de Noir (8.0/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Essence de Noir (£48.50)
Assaf Frankel Battle leads on projection, while French Avenue Essence de Noir leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Frankel Battle has 1 community review and French Avenue Essence de Noir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Assaf Frankel Battle or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Assaf Frankel Battle costs £96.96 and French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50, so French Avenue Essence de Noir is £48.46 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Assaf Frankel Battle or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Battle 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Assaf Frankel Battle or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Battle 7.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Essence de Noir 6.8 out of 10, so Assaf Frankel Battle rates higher.
Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Matière Noire, Assaf Frankel Battle or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Battle 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.4 out of 10, so French Avenue Essence de Noir rates higher.
Which is better value, Assaf Frankel Battle or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Assaf Frankel Battle 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Essence de Noir 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Essence de Noir rates higher.
What notes do Assaf Frankel Battle and French Avenue Essence de Noir share?
They share 3 notes: Jasmine, Amber and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Assaf Frankel Battle and French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Assaf Frankel Battle is tagged for Evening. French Avenue Essence de Noir is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Louis Vuitton Matière Noire vs Assaf Frankel Battle
- Louis Vuitton Matière Noire vs French Avenue Essence de Noir