French Avenue Ighwa vs VURV Enamour
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 VURV Enamour costs £14.99, so VURV Enamour is £29.96 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (29%). Both are EDP 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.
VURV Enamour
Enamour by VURV is a dark, spicy amber patchouli composition built for unisex wear, sitting in the same smoky, violet tinged patchouli lane that a handful of prestige niche unisex releases have made fashionable over the past decade.
Comparison
| French Avenue Ighwa | VURV Enamour | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 · 1 review | 7.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.8/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £44.95 | £14.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| 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
VURV Enamour
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Ighwa lists Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Rose, Amber Xtreme, Leather, Vanilla and Moss that VURV Enamour does not.
VURV Enamour lists Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet Petals, Nutmeg and Amber 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
VURV Enamour
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Musky
- Floral
- Citrus
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Oud
- Smoky
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Aromatic
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Green
- Paper
- White floral
- Spicy
Both share Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Musky, Floral, Vanilla, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Patchouli, Rose, Violet, Paper and Spicy. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Leather, Tobacco and Fresh spicy. VURV Enamour also lists Citrus, Oud, Powdery, Aromatic, Green and White floral.
Vibes
French Avenue Ighwa
VURV Enamour
Both share Fresh, Sweet, Dark, Warm and Gourmand. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Elegant, Sophisticated, Confident and Luxurious. VURV Enamour also lists Light, Modern, Classic, Feminine and Masculine.
Occasions
French Avenue Ighwa
VURV Enamour
Both share Evening, Social, Autumn and Winter. French Avenue Ighwa also lists Formal, Date night and Special occasion. VURV Enamour also lists Daytime, Office, Daily and Night out.
Performance
French Avenue Ighwa
VURV Enamour
French Avenue Ighwa lists Strong projection, Sillage and Strong longevity. VURV Enamour lists Skin scent.
Style lane
French Avenue Ighwa
VURV Enamour
French Avenue Ighwa lists Floral woody. VURV Enamour lists Spicy amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Ighwa (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Ighwa (7.8/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Ighwa (8.7/10)
- Value for money: Wins VURV Enamour (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins VURV Enamour (£14.99)
French Avenue Ighwa leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while VURV Enamour leads on value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Ighwa has 1 community review and VURV Enamour has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Ighwa or VURV Enamour?
French Avenue Ighwa costs £44.95 and VURV Enamour costs £14.99, so VURV Enamour is £29.96 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Ighwa or VURV Enamour?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and VURV Enamour 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Ighwa rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Ighwa or VURV Enamour?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 7.8 out of 10 for projection and VURV Enamour 7.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Ighwa rates higher.
Which is closer to Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, French Avenue Ighwa or VURV Enamour?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 8.7 out of 10 for scent accuracy and VURV Enamour 6.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Ighwa rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Ighwa or VURV Enamour?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Ighwa 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and VURV Enamour 8.5 out of 10, so VURV Enamour rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Ighwa and VURV Enamour share?
They share 5 notes: Pink Pepper, Coriander, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Musk.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Ighwa and VURV Enamour?
French Avenue Ighwa is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Date night and Special occasion. VURV Enamour is tagged for Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Autumn, Winter, Daily and Night out.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.