Flavia No. 6 Privee 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
Flavia No. 6 Privee costs £22 and French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50, so Flavia No. 6 Privee is £26.50 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (19%). Flavia No. 6 Privee is EDP and listed as feminine, while French Avenue Essence de Noir is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Matière Noire.
Flavia No. 6 Privee
No. 6 Privee is a dark floral oud composition from Flavia's numbered Privee line, opening on a burst of black currant against cool watery freshness before moving into a jasmine and rose heart shadowed by incense, patchouli and oud.
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
| Flavia No. 6 Privee | French Avenue Essence de Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £22 | £48.50 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Feminine | 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.
Flavia No. 6 Privee
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
Flavia No. 6 Privee lists Watery Notes, Black Currant, Jasmine Sambac, Narcissus, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Benzoin that French Avenue Essence de Noir does not.
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Iris, Cassis, Jasmine, Vanilla, Amber and Leather that Flavia No. 6 Privee does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Flavia No. 6 Privee
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Patchouli and Rose. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Woody, Fresh, Amber, Floral, Vanilla, Fruity, Powdery, Leather and Iris.
Vibes
Flavia No. 6 Privee
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Fresh and Dark. Flavia No. 6 Privee also lists Aquatic. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Elegant, Romantic, Sophisticated and Warm.
Occasions
Flavia No. 6 Privee
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Flavia No. 6 Privee also lists Daily. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Formal, Dinner, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion.
Performance
Flavia No. 6 Privee
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Both share Moderate to strong. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Strong performance.
Style lane
Flavia No. 6 Privee
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Flavia No. 6 Privee lists Floral oud. French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Floral woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Flavia No. 6 Privee (7.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Flavia No. 6 Privee (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Flavia No. 6 Privee (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia No. 6 Privee (£22)
Flavia No. 6 Privee leads on projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia No. 6 Privee has 1 community review and French Avenue Essence de Noir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Flavia No. 6 Privee or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Flavia No. 6 Privee costs £22 and French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50, so Flavia No. 6 Privee is £26.50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Flavia No. 6 Privee or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Flavia No. 6 Privee 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, Flavia No. 6 Privee or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Flavia No. 6 Privee 7.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Essence de Noir 6.8 out of 10, so Flavia No. 6 Privee rates higher.
Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Matière Noire, Flavia No. 6 Privee or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Flavia No. 6 Privee 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.4 out of 10, so Flavia No. 6 Privee rates higher.
Which is better value, Flavia No. 6 Privee or French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Atlas ratings give Flavia No. 6 Privee 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Essence de Noir 8.0 out of 10, so Flavia No. 6 Privee rates higher.
What notes do Flavia No. 6 Privee and French Avenue Essence de Noir share?
They share 3 notes: Cyclamen, Rose and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Flavia No. 6 Privee and French Avenue Essence de Noir?
Flavia No. 6 Privee is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Winter and Daily. 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 Flavia No. 6 Privee
- Louis Vuitton Matière Noire vs French Avenue Essence de Noir