French Avenue Zenith Blue vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.

French Avenue Zenith Blue — dupe of Chanel Bleu de ChanelThe Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense — dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

French Avenue Zenith BlueThe Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/107.5/10
Projection6.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£39£33
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byChanel Bleu de ChanelChanel Bleu de Chanel

Notes Comparison

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

French Avenue Zenith Blue

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Iso E Super
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Labdanum

The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Amber
  • Cedar
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Amberwood

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper
  • Ginger
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg
  • Incense
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli

10 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Zenith Blue (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue - 299 - Intense (£33)

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