French Avenue Sweet Paradise vs Maison Asrar Fakhama

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Love Don't Be Shy.

At a glance

French Avenue Sweet Paradise costs £25 and Maison Asrar Fakhama costs £40, so French Avenue Sweet Paradise is £15 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (18%). French Avenue Sweet Paradise is EDP and listed as feminine, while Maison Asrar Fakhama is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Love Don't Be Shy.

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

French Avenue Sweet Paradise is a sugary floral gourmand fragrance that captures the playful, addictive DNA of Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy through bright citrus florals, creamy orange blossom, and a soft marshmallow vanilla base.

Maison Asrar Fakhama

Fakhama is a vanilla gourmand fragrance from Maison Asrar, widely discussed as an alternative to By Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy.

French Avenue Sweet Paradise, dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be ShyMaison Asrar Fakhama, dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be Shy

Comparison

French Avenue Sweet ParadiseMaison Asrar Fakhama
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.6/107.5/10
Projection6.8/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.4/107.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£25£40
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderFeminineUnisex
Inspired byKilian Love Don't Be ShyKilian Love Don't Be Shy

Notes Comparison

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

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

Top Notes

  • Neroli
  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper
  • Coriander

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Jasmine
  • Honeysuckle
  • Iris
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Marshmallow
  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Sugar
  • Musk
  • Civet

Maison Asrar Fakhama

Top Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Gourmand Accord

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • White Florals

Base Notes

  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Sweet Paradise lists Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Coriander, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Iris, Rose, Marshmallow, Caramel, Sugar and Civet that Maison Asrar Fakhama does not.

Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Gourmand Accord and White Florals that French Avenue Sweet Paradise does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

  • Sweet
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Caramel
  • Spicy

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Sweet
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • White floral
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand and Powdery. French Avenue Sweet Paradise also lists Rose, Iris, Caramel and Spicy. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Oud, White floral and Oriental.

Vibes

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Compliment

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. French Avenue Sweet Paradise also lists Playful, Light and Luxurious. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Elegant, Romantic, Cosy, Oriental and Compliment.

Occasions

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Relaxed

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Dinner
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Romantic
  • Cosy

Both share Signature, Casual, Daily and Everyday. French Avenue Sweet Paradise also lists Social, Daytime, Spring, Summer and Relaxed. Maison Asrar Fakhama also lists Evening, Office, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy.

Performance

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

  • Sillage

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • All day
  • Linear
  • Lingers
  • Performs well
  • Exceptional longevity

French Avenue Sweet Paradise lists Sillage. Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Long lasting, Skin scent, Beast mode, Beast, All day, Linear, Lingers, Performs well and Exceptional longevity.

Style lane

French Avenue Sweet Paradise

  • Fruity gourmand

Maison Asrar Fakhama

  • Soft musky

French Avenue Sweet Paradise lists Fruity gourmand. Maison Asrar Fakhama lists Soft musky.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Sweet Paradise (7.6/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue Sweet Paradise (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Sweet Paradise (8.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins French Avenue Sweet Paradise (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Sweet Paradise (£25)

French Avenue Sweet Paradise 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 Sweet Paradise has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Fakhama has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Sweet Paradise or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

French Avenue Sweet Paradise costs £25 and Maison Asrar Fakhama costs £40, so French Avenue Sweet Paradise is £15 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Sweet Paradise or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Sweet Paradise 7.6 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Fakhama 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Sweet Paradise rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Sweet Paradise or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Sweet Paradise 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Fakhama 6.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Sweet Paradise rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, French Avenue Sweet Paradise or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Sweet Paradise 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Fakhama 7.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Sweet Paradise rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Sweet Paradise or Maison Asrar Fakhama?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Sweet Paradise 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Fakhama 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Sweet Paradise rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Sweet Paradise and Maison Asrar Fakhama share?

They share 3 notes: Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Musk.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Sweet Paradise and Maison Asrar Fakhama?

French Avenue Sweet Paradise is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Relaxed. Maison Asrar Fakhama is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Daily, Everyday, Romantic and Cosy.

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

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs French Avenue Sweet Paradise
  • Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs Maison Asrar Fakhama

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