French Avenue Zenith Deep vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 costs £30, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £3.01 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

The Essence Vault Inspired by Blue 299 is a fresh aromatic woody perfume in the blue aromatic lane, capturing the iconic clean masculine DNA of Chanel Bleu de Chanel through a sharp grapefruit lemon mint and pink pepper opening, a warm ginger nutmeg and jasmine heart, and a sophisticated incense amber cedar sandalwood patchouli and amberwood base that feels fresh, clean and effortlessly versatile.

French Avenue Zenith Deep, dupe of Chanel Bleu de ChanelThe Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299, dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

French Avenue Zenith DeepThe Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/106.0/10
Projection7.5/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money8.0/109.0/10
Price£26.99£30
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
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 Deep

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Pepper
  • Mint
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Melon
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood
  • Labdanum

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

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

Shared Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine
  • Incense
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

9 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Pepper, Bergamot, Melon, Cedarwood and Labdanum that The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 does not.

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 lists Pink Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli and Amberwood 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

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Warm spicy, Resinous, Incense and Spicy. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Vanilla, Balsamic, Tobacco and Fresh spicy. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 also lists Floral, Oud, Smoky, Earthy and Patchouli.

Vibes

French Avenue Zenith Deep

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

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Masculine

Both share Fresh, Clean, Modern and Masculine. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Sophisticated, Warm and Confident.

Occasions

French Avenue Zenith Deep

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

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Both share Spring and Everyday. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Daily, Work, Year round and Smart casual. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 also lists Summer.

Performance

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Good longevity
  • Strong performance

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

  • Moderate longevity

French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Strong performance. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 lists Moderate longevity.

Style lane

French Avenue Zenith Deep

  • Blue aromatic

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299

  • Fresh aromatic

French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Blue aromatic. The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 (9.0/10)
  • 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?

French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99 and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 costs £30, so French Avenue Zenith Deep is £3.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 6.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 7.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 6.5 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, French Avenue Zenith Deep or The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 9.0 out of 10, so The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Zenith Deep and The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299?

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 Chanel Bleu de Chanel, 299 is tagged for Spring, Summer and Everyday.

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

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