French Avenue Ighwa vs Mykonos California Club
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo.
At a glance
French Avenue Ighwa costs £44.95 and Mykonos California Club costs £40, so Mykonos California Club is £4.95 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (11%). French Avenue Ighwa is EDP and listed as unisex, while Mykonos California Club is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo.
French Avenue Ighwa
Ighwa is a 2024 unisex Eau de Parfum built around pink pepper, mandarin orange and coriander, followed by violet leaves, patchouli, rose and cedarwood over Amber Xtreme, leather, musk, vanilla and moss. It is a spicy woody fragrance with a polished floral heart and a dark musky leather base.
Mykonos California Club
California Club is a sophisticated floral woody marine extrait that captures the atmosphere of a moonlit seaside venue, blending oceanic freshness with deep iris and rose florals and a smooth sandalwood base inspired by the YSL Tuxedo school of elegant nocturnal compositions.
Comparison
| French Avenue Ighwa | Mykonos California Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 · 1 review | 7.9/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Price | £44.95 | £40 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo | Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Ighwa
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Mykonos California Club
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Ighwa lists Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Amber Xtreme, Leather, Musk, Vanilla and Moss that Mykonos California Club does not.
Mykonos California Club lists Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, Iris, Amberwood, Ambrette and Sandalwood that French Avenue Ighwa does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Ighwa
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Musky
- Floral
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Earthy
- Leather
- Tobacco
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Paper
- Fresh spicy
- Spicy
Mykonos California Club
Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Musky, Floral, Rose and Violet. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Leather, Tobacco, Patchouli, Paper, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Mykonos California Club also lists Citrus, Fruity, Aquatic, Aromatic, Iris, Green, Metallic, Marine and Oriental.
Vibes
French Avenue Ighwa
Mykonos California Club
Both share Fresh, Elegant, Sophisticated and Warm. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Sweet, Dark, Gourmand, Confident and Luxurious. Mykonos California Club also lists Clean, Playful, Intense, Masculine, Oriental and Aquatic.
Occasions
French Avenue Ighwa
Mykonos California Club
Both share Evening, Social and Formal. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Autumn, Winter, Date night and Special occasion. Mykonos California Club also lists Signature, Daytime, Casual, Dinner, Nightlife, Black tie, Smart casual and Relaxed.
Performance
French Avenue Ighwa
Mykonos California Club
Both share Strong projection and Strong longevity. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Sillage. Mykonos California Club also lists Linear and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
French Avenue Ighwa
Mykonos California Club
French Avenue Ighwa lists Floral woody. Mykonos California Club lists Citrus aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Ighwa (7.8/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Ighwa (8.7/10)
- Value for money: Wins Mykonos California Club (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Mykonos California Club (£40)
French Avenue Ighwa leads on projection and scent accuracy, while Mykonos California Club leads on value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Ighwa has 1 community review and Mykonos California Club has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Ighwa or Mykonos California Club?
French Avenue Ighwa costs £44.95 and Mykonos California Club costs £40, so Mykonos California Club is £4.95 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Ighwa or Mykonos California Club?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Mykonos California Club 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, French Avenue Ighwa or Mykonos California Club?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 7.8 out of 10 for projection and Mykonos California Club 7.2 out of 10, so French Avenue Ighwa rates higher.
Which is closer to Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, French Avenue Ighwa or Mykonos California Club?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 8.7 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Mykonos California Club 7.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Ighwa rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Ighwa or Mykonos California Club?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Mykonos California Club 8.2 out of 10, so Mykonos California Club rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Ighwa and Mykonos California Club share?
They share 2 notes: Violet Leaf and Rose.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Ighwa and Mykonos California Club?
French Avenue Ighwa is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Date night and Special occasion. Mykonos California Club is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Formal, Dinner, Nightlife, Black tie, Smart casual and Relaxed.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.