Is Aromatix X French Avenue Carnal Desire a dupe of Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá?
Oud Maracujá Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Carnal Desire EDP
Oud Maracujá and Carnal Desire both deliver a potent blend of oud, fruit, and leather, but they diverge significantly in execution and price. Oud Maracujá leans into a bright, tropical fruitiness balanced by a high-quality oud, while Carnal Desire is a darker, more challenging raspberry-leather mix, with some finding it synthetic. The Maison Crivelli fragrance is a luxury extrait, while the Aromatix X French Avenue option is a budget-friendly EDP. The former is more likely to please, while the latter is a gamble.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Maracujá
- Carnal Desire
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a brighter, more tropical oud experience.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and a smoother blend.
- You are willing to invest in a luxury fragrance.
- You want a fragrance with pronounced passionfruit notes.
- You enjoy daring, challenging scents.
- You are seeking a budget-friendly oud and leather fragrance.
- You prefer a darker, more intense leather accord.
- You like raspberry and leather combinations.
Oud Maracujá is an absolute beast, delivering an unapologetic punch of tropical fruit and deep oud that you'll either adore to bits or find utterly offensive. It's divisive, captivating, and certainly not for the faint-hearted.
This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a luscious raspberry-leather dream, niche-level quality at a bargain. Others find it an overpowering, headache-inducing oud and leather nightmare with no sweetness and synthetic vibes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and strong sillage make it overwhelming for office or casual wear, often drawing unwanted attention. However, its bold, luxurious character, blending fruity notes with deep oud and leather, makes it superb for dates, formal events, or special occasions where making a powerful statement is desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Carnal Desire is a powerhouse, frequently described as 'beast mode' with extreme longevity, making it unsuitable for the office. Its deeply sensual, bold sweet-leather profile is perfect for date nights and formal events, while its strong projection limits casual wear to specific situations and cold weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Leather, Rose, Vanilla
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops akigalawood and amber
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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