Is French Avenue Meringue a dupe of BDK Parfums Crème de Cuir?
Crème de Cuir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Meringue EDP
While both Crème de Cuir and Meringue explore creamy, leathery territory with similar notes like pineapple and suede, Meringue is much bolder and sweeter. Crème de Cuir offers a more understated, subtle experience, focusing on creamy leather. Meringue, however, leans into a potent, smoky-sweet leather profile with a strong fruity presence. If you appreciate a fragrance that evolves and demands attention, Meringue is the better choice. If you prefer a softer, more refined leather, Crème de Cuir is the way to go. Both are divisive, but for different reasons.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Crème de Cuir
- Meringue
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more subtle and refined leather scent.
- Creamy and understated is more your style.
- You want a fragrance that blends seamlessly.
- You dislike overly sweet or smoky perfumes.
- You enjoy a bold and statement-making fragrance.
- Smoky-sweet leather with a fruity twist appeals to you.
- You appreciate fragrances that evolve over time.
- You want a unique and challenging scent experience.
BDK Crème de Cuir is a wildly divisive scent, adored by some for its unique take on leather and dismissed by others as too boring or even unpleasant. It's an understated, creamy blend that defies expectations, proving you either get it or you don't. Love it or hate it, it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser.
Don't let the name fool you, this is no fluffy dessert. French Avenue's Meringue is a divisive beast: a potent, smoky-sweet leather with a fruity kick that challenges expectations and polarises opinion. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often needing time to settle into its true character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Suede
36%
vs
56%
Pineapple
30%
vs
36%
Musk
25%
vs
25%
Vanilla
25%
vs
31%
Sandalwood
22%
vs
43%
Bergamot
22%
vs
30%
Mandarin
22%
vs
32%
Birch
21%
vs
24%
Ambergris
19%
Pineapple
30%
vs
36%
Bergamot
22%
vs
30%
Mandarin
22%
vs
32%
Grapefruit
24%
Musk
25%
vs
25%
Vanilla
25%
vs
31%
Birch
21%
vs
24%
Cashmeran
27%
Ambergris
19%
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth, clean accords make Crème de Cuir ideal for office and formal wear, where subtlety is key. While some see it as an 'easy reach,' reviews indicate it's not a loud scent, suggesting it might get lost in casual or date settings if you're aiming to make a big impression.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct leather character make it less suitable for the office, but it excels in intimate settings where its unique blend can be appreciated. While some find it versatile, its strong character is better suited for cooler evenings and special occasions.
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 8 of its 9 notes, including Suede, Musk, Birch
Adds ambergris, drops cashmeran and grapefruit
Where to buy
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