Is French Avenue Aether a dupe of Parfums de Marly Greenley?
Greenley EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aether Extrait
Greenley and Aether both aim for a fresh, green apple vibe, but their compositions and prices differ significantly. Greenley boasts a more sophisticated, woody depth and far better longevity, justifying its luxury price tag. Aether, on the other hand, offers a budget-friendly alternative that leans heavily into a 'shampoo clean' profile, though it sacrifices performance. The key difference lies in the quality and complexity - Greenley is a nuanced experience, while Aether is a straightforward, albeit potentially synthetic, freshie. Ultimately, it's about whether you prioritize refinement or affordability.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a long-lasting and high-quality green apple scent.
- You appreciate niche perfumery and complex compositions.
- You prefer a fragrance with a noticeable woody backbone.
- You're willing to invest in a luxury fragrance experience.
- You're on a budget but crave a fresh, green apple fragrance.
- You enjoy a clean, shampoo-like scent profile.
- You don't mind re-applying your fragrance throughout the day.
- You want a simple, no-fuss everyday fragrance.
PDM Greenley is a fresh, woody powerhouse that’s either a masterclass in green apple sophistication or a very expensive shower gel - there's no in-between. Its divisive nature makes it a love-it-or-hate-it scent, but for those who get it, it's a versatile, long-lasting green dream.
Aether is a divisive DNA - either a fresh, green apple delight or a synthetic scrubbing brush. If you vibe with its 'shampoo clean' profile, you'll be chuffed, especially given the low price to PDM Greenley comparison. Performance is a common gripe, so prepare to overspray.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with good longevity and moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and invigorating sport activities. It's too distinctive and potentially divisive for very formal settings, but its modern appeal works well for dates, and it's generally inoffensive enough for an office, provided applied lightly.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and slightly soapy profile makes it ideal for casual wear, gym, and office settings where a clean, inoffensive scent is preferred. However, its often-reported poor projection and longevity mean it's not well-suited for formal events or dates where stronger performance is typically desired.
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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Musk, Petitgrain, Oakmoss
Without patchouli and pomarose
Where to buy
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International (9)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work