French Avenue Zenith Deep vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
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 The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense costs £33, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £6.01 cheaper. They share 9 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (50%). French Avenue Zenith Deep is Extrait and listed as masculine, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Inspired by Blue 299 Intense is a deeper, more powerful interpretation of the fresh aromatic masculine, taking the universally recognised Bleu de Chanel DNA and pushing the incense, amber, and patchouli base considerably further into cold weather statement territory. Where the standard 299 prioritises clean versatility, the Intense version commits to presence, depth, and projection.
Comparison
| French Avenue Zenith Deep | The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.9/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £26.99 | £33 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Chanel Bleu de Chanel | Chanel Bleu de Chanel |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Zenith Deep
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Base Notes
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
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Shared Notes
9 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Pepper, Bergamot, Melon, Cedarwood and Labdanum that The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense does not.
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense lists Pink Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli and Amberwood that French Avenue Zenith Deep does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Zenith Deep
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Resinous and Incense. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Vanilla, Balsamic, Tobacco, Warm spicy, Fresh spicy and Spicy. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense also lists Floral, Smoky and Patchouli.
Vibes
French Avenue Zenith Deep
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Fresh and Masculine. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Clean, Sweet, Sophisticated, Warm, Modern and Confident. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense also lists Intense.
Occasions
French Avenue Zenith Deep
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Evening. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year round and Smart casual.
Performance
French Avenue Zenith Deep
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
Both share Good longevity and Strong performance. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Beast mode and Beast. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense also lists Strong projection, Versatile, Sillage, Powerful, Subtle and Lingers.
Style lane
French Avenue Zenith Deep
The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense
French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Blue aromatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense lists Fresh aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (£26.99)
French Avenue Zenith Deep leads on longevity, projection and lower price, while The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense leads on value for money. They are level on scent accuracy.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Zenith Deep has 1 community review and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense costs £33, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £6.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 7.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 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 The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense 8.5 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Zenith Deep and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense share?
They share 9 notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Zenith Deep and The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense?
French Avenue Zenith Deep is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year round and Smart casual. The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue, 299, Intense is tagged for Evening.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.