French Avenue Pinnace vs Zimaya Awatif Black

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill.

At a glance

French Avenue Pinnace costs £34.95 and Zimaya Awatif Black costs £30, so Zimaya Awatif Black is £4.95 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (7%). French Avenue Pinnace is EDP and listed as feminine, while Zimaya Awatif Black is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill.

French Avenue Pinnace

Pinnace is a 2024 feminine Eau de Parfum built around grapefruit and orange, followed by mint and blackcurrant over ambroxan and musk. It is a citrus aromatic fragrance with a bright juicy opening and a clean musky drydown.

Zimaya Awatif Black

Zimaya Awatif Black is a refined citrus tea woody fragrance that captures the elegant DNA of Louis Vuitton Imagination and Bvlgari Tygar through a bright multi citrus opening, a spiced aromatic heart, and a clean black tea ambroxan base.

French Avenue Pinnace, dupe of Louis Vuitton Pacific ChillZimaya Awatif Black, dupe of Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill

Comparison

French Avenue PinnaceZimaya Awatif Black
Overall rating7.0/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.0/108.2/10
Projection6.0/106.5/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.8/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£34.95£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderFeminineMasculine
Inspired byLouis Vuitton Pacific ChillLouis Vuitton Pacific Chill

Notes Comparison

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

French Avenue Pinnace

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Mint
  • Blackcurrant

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Musk

Zimaya Awatif Black

Top Notes

  • Citron
  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Sicilian Orange

Heart Notes

  • Nigerian Ginger
  • Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Neroli

Base Notes

  • Chinese Black Tea
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Ambroxan

Shared Notes

  • Ambroxan

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Pinnace lists Grapefruit, Orange, Mint, Blackcurrant and Musk that Zimaya Awatif Black does not.

Zimaya Awatif Black lists Citron, Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Nigerian Ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon, Neroli, Chinese Black Tea and Guaiac Wood that French Avenue Pinnace does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

French Avenue Pinnace

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Aromatic
  • Green
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Zimaya Awatif Black

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Cinnamon

Both share Fresh, Citrus and Aromatic. French Avenue Pinnace also lists Amber, Musky, Fruity, Green, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Zimaya Awatif Black also lists Woody, Gourmand, Smoky and Cinnamon.

Vibes

French Avenue Pinnace

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Feminine

Zimaya Awatif Black

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Clean, Light and Modern. French Avenue Pinnace also lists Warm and Feminine. Zimaya Awatif Black also lists Elegant, Sophisticated, Masculine, Gourmand and Confident.

Occasions

French Avenue Pinnace

  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Holiday
  • Beach
  • Warm weather

Zimaya Awatif Black

  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Smart casual

Both share Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily and Travel. French Avenue Pinnace also lists Social, Holiday, Beach and Warm weather. Zimaya Awatif Black also lists Spring, Everyday and Smart casual.

Performance

French Avenue Pinnace

  • Moderate projection
  • Skin scent
  • Moderate longevity

Zimaya Awatif Black

  • Moderate projection
  • Long lasting
  • Versatile

Both share Moderate projection. French Avenue Pinnace also lists Skin scent and Moderate longevity. Zimaya Awatif Black also lists Long lasting and Versatile.

Style lane

French Avenue Pinnace

  • Citrus aromatic

Zimaya Awatif Black

  • Citrus aromatic

Both share Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Awatif Black (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Awatif Black (6.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Awatif Black (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Awatif Black (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Awatif Black (£30)

Zimaya Awatif Black leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Pinnace has 1 community review and Zimaya Awatif Black has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Pinnace or Zimaya Awatif Black?

French Avenue Pinnace costs £34.95 and Zimaya Awatif Black costs £30, so Zimaya Awatif Black is £4.95 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Pinnace or Zimaya Awatif Black?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Pinnace 6.0 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Awatif Black 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Awatif Black rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Pinnace or Zimaya Awatif Black?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Pinnace 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Awatif Black 6.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Awatif Black rates higher.

Which is closer to Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill, French Avenue Pinnace or Zimaya Awatif Black?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Pinnace 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Awatif Black 7.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Awatif Black rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Pinnace or Zimaya Awatif Black?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Pinnace 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Awatif Black 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Awatif Black rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Pinnace and Zimaya Awatif Black share?

They share 1 note: Ambroxan.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Pinnace and Zimaya Awatif Black?

French Avenue Pinnace is tagged for Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily, Travel, Holiday, Beach and Warm weather. Zimaya Awatif Black is tagged for Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel, Everyday and Smart casual.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill vs French Avenue Pinnace
  • Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill vs Zimaya Awatif Black

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