French Avenue Essence de Noir vs Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Matière Noire.

French Avenue Essence de Noir — dupe of Louis Vuitton Matière NoireMaison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere — dupe of Louis Vuitton Matière Noire

Comparison

French Avenue Essence de NoirMaison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere
Overall rating7.4/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 2 reviews
Longevity7.5/108.6/10
Projection6.8/108.3/10
Scent accuracy7.4/107.8/10
Value for money8.0/108.9/10
Price£48.50£21
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Matière NoireLouis 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

  • Cyclamen
  • Iris
  • Cassis

Heart Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Leather

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere

Top Notes

  • Blackcurrant Syrup
  • Watery Notes

Heart Notes

  • Cyclamen
  • Narcissus
  • Jasmine Sambac
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Incense
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Cyclamen
  • Patchouli
  • Rose

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere (8.6/10)
  • Projection: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere (8.3/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere (8.9/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matiere (£21)

See the full Essence de Noir breakdown

See the full Jean Lowe Matiere breakdown

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