French Avenue Liquid Brun vs Velixir Orion

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

French Avenue Liquid Brun — dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrVelixir Orion — dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr

Comparison

French Avenue Liquid BrunVelixir Orion
Overall rating8.7/10 · 2 reviews8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.8/108.2/10
Projection7.8/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.6/108.6/10
Value for money8.9/108.0/10
Price£32£45
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byParfums de Marly AlthaïrParfums de Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

French Avenue Liquid Brun

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Musk
  • Ambroxan
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Tonka Bean

Velixir Orion

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Ambroxan

Base Notes

  • Woody Notes
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Heliotrope

Shared Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Bergamot
  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Musk
  • Ambroxan

6 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Liquid Brun (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.6/10)
  • Value for money: Wins French Avenue Liquid Brun (8.9/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Liquid Brun (£32)

See the full Liquid Brun breakdown

See the full Orion breakdown

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