Is French Avenue Francique 107.9 a dupe of BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking?
Rouge Smoking Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Francique 107.9 EDP
Rouge Smoking Extrait and Francique 107.9 both aim for a cherry-vanilla profile, but diverge significantly in execution. Rouge Smoking, a luxury extrait, often polarizes with its potent ambroxan and 'beast mode' performance, while Francique 107.9, a budget EDP, offers a more subdued, powdery take with a peppery edge. While some find Francique a successful dupe, others experience it as weaker and waxier. The key difference lies in the intensity and the balance of synthetic versus natural notes; Rouge Smoking is bolder and more polarizing, while Francique is gentler and more approachable.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rouge Smoking
- Francique 107.9
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a potent, long-lasting fragrance.
- You enjoy a bold, polarizing scent profile.
- You prefer a higher concentration extrait.
- You appreciate a dominant ambroxan note.
- Price is not a barrier for you.
- You prefer a softer, more subtle fragrance.
- You're on a budget and want a similar vibe.
- You dislike overly synthetic or strong scents.
- You want a powdery, peppery vanilla cherry.
- You prefer something less polarizing.
Rouge Smoking Extrait is a divisive beast. For some, it's a sexier, darker cherry ode, a true 'beast mode' scent. For others, it's a synthetic, screechy misstep, a 'hot mess' of ambroxan that falls short of the original.
This is a seriously divisive cherry-vanilla number - some reckon it's a masterpiece dupe of Rouge Smoking, others find it a weak, waxy candle. Don't expect a juicy cherry bomb, but do brace for a cosy, powdery vanilla with a peppery kick. A complex, love-it-or-hate-it scent for brave souls.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Cherry
28%
vs
46%
Tonka Bean
24%
vs
30%
Labdanum
20%
vs
17%
Ambroxan
15%
vs
15%
Vanilla
14%
vs
37%
Bergamot
14%
vs
26%
Peru Balsam
29%
Milk
26%
Almond
25%
Pink Pepper
17%
Oud
16%
Rum
15%
Blood Mandarin
15%
Amber
14%
Patchouli
13%
Benzoin
11%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This extrait is a powerhouse with reports of beastly longevity and strong projection, making it too much for an office setting. Its rich, dark, and sensual profile, highlighted by cherry and rum, makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events, though perhaps a bit too intense for everyday casual wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find it office-safe due to its subtle projection, the warm, sensual vanilla and cherry make it an ideal choice for evenings out or cooler weather engagements. It's too heavy and warm for casual daytime wear or sport.
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 6 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Adds frankincense and heliotrope, drops almond and amber
Where to buy
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