Is French Avenue Royal Blend Nero a dupe of Gissah Sava?
Sava EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royal Blend Nero Extrait
Royal Blend Nero and Sava both aim for a warm, spicy, vanilla-centric profile, but their execution differs significantly. Nero is a louder, sweeter, more overtly gourmand experience, reminiscent of apple pie with a beastly projection. Sava, while also potent, presents a more robust and divisive cinnamon note, often drawing comparisons to Angel's Share without the boozy element. Nero is for those who want a sweet, mass-appealing powerhouse, while Sava caters to those seeking a more complex and potentially challenging cinnamon-vanilla experience.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sweeter, more mass-appealing fragrance.
- You enjoy a strong apple pie and vanilla scent.
- You want a beast-mode fragrance at a budget price.
- You prefer a louder, room-filling fragrance.
- You prefer a richer, more complex fragrance.
- You want a strong cinnamon note.
- You want an alternative to Angel's Share.
- You prefer a more mature gourmand scent.
This is a seriously divisive gourmand, often compared to Angel's Share, but without the boozy kick for most. Some find it a beautifully blended, robust alternative; others find the cinnamon cloying and overpowering. You'll either love how it fills a room or want to open all the windows.
If you're into an absolute beast-mode, apple-pie-and-vanilla bomb, Nero's your scent. It's a sweet, spicy crowd-pleaser that takes the Khamrah DNA and amps it up, though some find it a tad too much. Not for the faint of heart, or those who dislike sweetness.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Given its strong projection and gourmand profile, Sava is best suited for colder weather and evening wear. It's too assertive for an office setting and too heavy for sport, but creates a memorable impression for dates and casual outings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode projection and extreme sweetness, Nero is entirely unsuitable for an office environment, where it could easily overwhelm. It's perfect for dates and evening outings in cooler weather, as many reviews highlight its compliment-getting power and sensual warmth. While too strong for sport, it can be a cozy casual scent if applied very lightly.
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 2 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Cinnamon
Adds amber and citrus, drops apple and benzoin
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