French Avenue Essence de Noir vs Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
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
French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50 and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold costs £25, so Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold is £23.50 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (50%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are 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.
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold is a dark floral oud perfume in the floral oud lane, capturing the airy luxury DNA of Louis Vuitton Matière Noire through a sharp blackcurrant and cyclamen opening, a rich rose iris and jasmine heart, and a commanding oud patchouli amber and musk base that feels dark, sophisticated and genuinely niche in character.
Comparison
| French Avenue Essence de Noir | Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.4/10 · 1 review | 7.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.8/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £48.50 | £25 |
| 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.
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Cassis, Vanilla and Leather that Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold does not.
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold lists Blackcurrant, Oud and Musk that French Avenue Essence de Noir does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
Both share Woody, Amber, Floral, Powdery, Patchouli, Rose and Iris. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Fresh, Vanilla, Fruity and Leather. Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold also lists Citrus, Oud, Earthy, Green, White floral, Resinous and Marine.
Vibes
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
Both share Fresh and Warm. French Avenue Essence de Noir also lists Dark, Elegant, Romantic and Sophisticated. Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold also lists Clean, Light, Modern, Aquatic and Luxurious.
Occasions
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Evening, Autumn, Formal, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion. Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold lists Signature, Social, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel, Everyday and Warm weather.
Performance
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Strong performance and Moderate to strong. Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold lists Versatile, Subtle and Linear.
Style lane
French Avenue Essence de Noir
Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold
French Avenue Essence de Noir lists Floral woody. Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold lists Clean musky.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Essence de Noir (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Essence de Noir (6.8/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold (£25)
French Avenue Essence de Noir leads on longevity and projection, while Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Essence de Noir has 1 community review and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Essence de Noir or Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold?
French Avenue Essence de Noir costs £48.50 and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold costs £25, so Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold is £23.50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Essence de Noir or Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold 6.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Essence de Noir rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Essence de Noir or Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Essence de Noir 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold 6.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Essence de Noir rates higher.
Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Matière Noire, French Avenue Essence de Noir or Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Essence de Noir 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold 7.8 out of 10, so Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Essence de Noir or Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Essence de Noir 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Essence de Noir and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold share?
They share 6 notes: Cyclamen, Iris, Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Essence de Noir and Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold?
French Avenue Essence de Noir is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion. Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold is tagged for Signature, Social, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel, Everyday and Warm weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Louis Vuitton Matière Noire vs French Avenue Essence de Noir
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