French Avenue Libra vs Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Carmina.
At a glance
French Avenue Libra costs £42.90 and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme costs £20, so Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme is £22.90 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (33%). French Avenue Libra is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme is EDP and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Creed Carmina.
French Avenue Libra
Libra is a 2025 unisex Eau de Parfum by perfumer Anne Louise Gautier, built around cherry, saffron and pink pepper, followed by rose and violet over myrrh, incense, musk and ambergris. It is a fruity floral fragrance with a spicy opening and a soft resinous drydown.
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme is a dark floral oriental fragrance that opens on black cherry, saffron and pink pepper, centres on May rose, peony, violet and cashmere wood, and settles on musk, ambroxan, myrrh and frankincense.
Comparison
| French Avenue Libra | Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.4/10 · 1 review | 8.0/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Projection | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £42.90 | £20 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Feminine |
| Inspired by | Creed Carmina | Creed Carmina |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Libra
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Libra lists Cherry, Rose, Incense and Ambergris that Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme does not.
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme lists Black Cherry, May Rose, Peony, Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan and Frankincense that French Avenue Libra does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Libra
- Fresh
- Amber
- Musky
- Floral
- Fruity
- Smoky
- Powdery
- Balsamic
- Rose
- Violet
- Cherry
- Warm spicy
- Fresh spicy
- Resinous
- Incense
- Spicy
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Both share Fresh, Musky, Floral, Fruity, Smoky, Rose, Violet, Cherry, Resinous and Incense. French Avenue Libra also lists Amber, Powdery, Balsamic, Warm spicy, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme also lists Oriental.
Vibes
French Avenue Libra
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Both share Fresh, Elegant, Warm and Modern. French Avenue Libra also lists Romantic and Mysterious. Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme also lists Dark, Bold, Intense, Feminine, Oriental, Confident and Luxurious.
Occasions
French Avenue Libra
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Both share Social and Autumn. French Avenue Libra also lists Evening, Spring, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion. Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme also lists Signature and Winter.
Performance
French Avenue Libra
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
French Avenue Libra lists Good projection, Sillage and Good longevity. Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme lists Subtle.
Style lane
French Avenue Libra
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
French Avenue Libra lists Fruity floral. Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme lists Floral oriental.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme (8.2/10)
- Projection: Wins Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Libra (7.9/10)
- Value for money: Wins Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme (£20)
French Avenue Libra leads on scent accuracy, while Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Libra has 1 community review and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Libra or Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme?
French Avenue Libra costs £42.90 and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme costs £20, so Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme is £22.90 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Libra or Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Libra 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Libra or Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Libra 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme 7.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme rates higher.
Which is closer to Creed Carmina, French Avenue Libra or Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Libra 7.9 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme 7.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Libra rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Libra or Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Libra 7.6 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Libra and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme share?
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Pink Pepper, Violet, Myrrh and Musk.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Libra and Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme?
French Avenue Libra is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring, Date night, Romantic and Special occasion. Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme is tagged for Signature, Social, Autumn and Winter.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.