French Avenue Zenith Deep vs RiiFFS Spectre Surge

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.

At a glance

French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99 and RiiFFS Spectre Surge costs £40, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £13.01 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (18%). French Avenue Zenith Deep is Extrait and listed as masculine, while RiiFFS Spectre Surge is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.

French Avenue Zenith Deep

Zenith Deep is a masculine Extrait built around grapefruit, lemon, pepper, mint and bergamot, followed by ginger, melon, nutmeg and jasmine over incense, sandalwood, amber, cedarwood and labdanum. It is a blue aromatic fragrance with a bright citrus opening and a darker woody amber drydown.

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

Spectra Surge is a fresh citrus aromatic fragrance from RiiFFS, blending grapefruit, lemon, and smooth woods into an energetic and modern signature.

French Avenue Zenith Deep, dupe of Chanel Bleu de ChanelRiiFFS Spectre Surge, dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

French Avenue Zenith DeepRiiFFS Spectre Surge
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.8/10
Value for money8.0/108.0/10
Price£26.99£40
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
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 Deep

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Pepper
  • Mint
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Melon
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood
  • Labdanum

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Dry Wood
  • Sage
  • Melon
  • Coconut

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Cashmere
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Melon
  • Cedarwood

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Pepper, Mint, Bergamot, Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Incense, Sandalwood, Amber and Labdanum that RiiFFS Spectre Surge does not.

RiiFFS Spectre Surge lists Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Dry Wood, Sage, Coconut, Cashmere, Vanilla and Tonka Bean that French Avenue Zenith Deep does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Balsamic
  • Tobacco
  • Aromatic
  • Warm spicy
  • Fresh spicy
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Spicy

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Earthy
  • Aromatic
  • Coconut
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Vanilla, Aromatic and Spicy. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Amber, Balsamic, Tobacco, Warm spicy, Fresh spicy, Resinous and Incense. RiiFFS Spectre Surge also lists Fruity, Earthy and Coconut.

Vibes

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Confident

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Sporty

Both share Fresh, Clean, Sweet and Modern. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sophisticated, Warm, Masculine and Confident. RiiFFS Spectre Surge also lists Playful and Sporty.

Occasions

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Daily
  • Work
  • Everyday
  • Year round
  • Smart casual

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Outdoor

Both share Casual, Spring and Everyday. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Evening, Office, Autumn, Daily, Work, Year round and Smart casual. RiiFFS Spectre Surge also lists Signature, Daytime, Summer, Gym and Outdoor.

Performance

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Good longevity
  • Strong performance

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

  • Subtle

French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Strong performance. RiiFFS Spectre Surge lists Subtle.

Style lane

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Blue aromatic

RiiFFS Spectre Surge

  • Citrus aromatic

French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Blue aromatic. RiiFFS Spectre Surge lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (£26.99)

French Avenue Zenith Deep leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Zenith Deep has 1 community review and RiiFFS Spectre Surge has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Zenith Deep or RiiFFS Spectre Surge?

French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99 and RiiFFS Spectre Surge costs £40, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £13.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Zenith Deep or RiiFFS Spectre Surge?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and RiiFFS Spectre Surge 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Zenith Deep or RiiFFS Spectre Surge?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 7.5 out of 10 for projection and RiiFFS Spectre Surge 7.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.

Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, French Avenue Zenith Deep or RiiFFS Spectre Surge?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and RiiFFS Spectre Surge 7.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Zenith Deep or RiiFFS Spectre Surge?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and RiiFFS Spectre Surge 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do French Avenue Zenith Deep and RiiFFS Spectre Surge share?

They share 4 notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Melon and Cedarwood.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Zenith Deep and RiiFFS Spectre Surge?

French Avenue Zenith Deep is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year round and Smart casual. RiiFFS Spectre Surge is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Everyday, Gym and Outdoor.

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

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