Atralia Imperiale Duae 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
Atralia Imperiale Duae costs £19 and French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50, so Atralia Imperiale Duae is £29.50 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (18%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Matière Noire.
Atralia Imperiale Duae
Imperiale Duae by Atralia opens with a striking and resinous accord of pine and saffron, sharp and slightly smoky from the first spray, with dry nutmeg adding a spiced warmth that gives the opening a genuine sense of weight and occasion.
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
| Atralia Imperiale Duae | French Avenue Essence de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.4/10 · 1 review | 7.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Value for money | 9.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £19 | £48.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | 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.
Atralia Imperiale Duae
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
Atralia Imperiale Duae lists Pine, Saffron, Nutmeg, Patchouli Oil Indo, Hay, Smokey, Moss and Oakwood that French Avenue Essence de Noir does not.
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Cyclamen, Iris, Cassis, Patchouli, Rose and Amber that Atralia Imperiale Duae does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Atralia Imperiale Duae
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Woody, Fresh, Floral, Vanilla, Leather and Patchouli. Atralia Imperiale Duae also lists Oud, Smoky, Earthy, Animalic, Metallic, Resinous and Oriental. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Amber, Fruity, Powdery, Rose and Iris.
Vibes
Atralia Imperiale Duae
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Dark, Elegant and Sophisticated. Atralia Imperiale Duae also lists Modern, Masculine, Oriental, Confident and Luxurious. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Fresh, Romantic and Warm.
Occasions
Atralia Imperiale Duae
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Evening, Autumn and Formal. Atralia Imperiale Duae also lists Social, Outdoor and Intimate. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Dinner, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion.
Performance
Atralia Imperiale Duae
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Atralia Imperiale Duae lists Versatile, Sillage, Impressive longevity and Close range. French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Strong performance and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
Atralia Imperiale Duae
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Atralia Imperiale Duae lists Leather woody. French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Floral woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Atralia Imperiale Duae (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Atralia Imperiale Duae (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Atralia Imperiale Duae (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins Atralia Imperiale Duae (9.5/10)
- Price: Wins Atralia Imperiale Duae (£19)
Atralia Imperiale Duae leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Atralia Imperiale Duae has 1 community review and French Avenue Essence de Noir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Atralia Imperiale Duae or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atralia Imperiale Duae costs £19 and French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50, so Atralia Imperiale Duae is £29.50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Atralia Imperiale Duae or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Atralia Imperiale Duae 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.5 out of 10, so Atralia Imperiale Duae rates higher.
Which projects more, Atralia Imperiale Duae or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Atralia Imperiale Duae 7.5 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Essence de Noir 6.8 out of 10, so Atralia Imperiale Duae rates higher.
Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Matière Noire, Atralia Imperiale Duae or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Atralia Imperiale Duae 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.4 out of 10, so Atralia Imperiale Duae rates higher.
Which is better value, Atralia Imperiale Duae or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Atralia Imperiale Duae 9.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Essence de Noir 8.0 out of 10, so Atralia Imperiale Duae rates higher.
What notes do Atralia Imperiale Duae and French Avenue Essence de Noir share?
They share 3 notes: Jasmine, Vanilla and Leather.
Which occasions suit Atralia Imperiale Duae and French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atralia Imperiale Duae is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Outdoor and Intimate. 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 Atralia Imperiale Duae
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