Is French Avenue 8th Wonder a dupe of Kajal Perfumes Paris Kajal IV?

Kajal IV EDP

Kajal Perfumes Paris by Kévin Mathys Original Acquired

8th Wonder EDP

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Kajal IV Eau de Parfum bottle Kajal IV EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
8th Wonder Eau de Parfum bottle 8th Wonder EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kajal IV EDP
Kajal IV is a beast mode leather scent that's divisive. Some love its smooth, sweet, and smoky depth, praising its quality and nuclear projection, while others find the sweetness cloying and the projection overwhelming. Approach with caution, but sample if you dare to make a statement.
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Our Verdict - 8th Wonder EDP
A truly epic, attention-grabbing amber bomb that's all about rich, boozy fruit and unapologetic charisma. Some say it's masculine to a fault, but everyone agrees on its monstrous, all-day performance.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Kajal IV EDP A 8th Wonder EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kajal IV EDP
8th Wonder EDP

Notes

Performance

Kajal IV 8th Wonder
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Kajal IV

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear projection and potent leather notes, Kajal IV is too much for an office environment. It shines on dates and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather, where its bold character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

8th Wonder

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it too much for most office environments, but it shines on dates and formal outings, ensuring you make an impact. The rich, warm, and sweet accords are suitable for casual wear too, especially when applied with a lighter hand.

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.

Overall scent match
67%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Date, Cardamom, Davana

Key Differences

Adds blackcurrant and jasmine, drops amber xtreme and benzoin

Where to buy

Kajal IV EDP
8th Wonder EDP
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