French Avenue
A Equestrian Series Pierce
Best Parfums de Marly Perseus Dupe
French Avenue A Equestrian Series Pierce is a clone of Parfums de Marly Perseus, with a 78% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $290 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
A Equestrian Series Pierce captures the fresh citrus opening and aromatic heart of Perseus reasonably well, delivering a similar clean, sophisticated profile. However, the clone tends to have slightly less projection and a softer dry-down compared to the original's more prominent ambroxan and woody base presence.
Key Differences
The clone shows reduced longevity (5-6 hours vs 8+ hours for the original) and marginally softer sillage. The base notes feel less prominent, with the musk and cedarwood appearing more muted than in the authentic Parfums de Marly composition.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring94%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn43%
Winter19%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 262 ratingsWhat people who wear French Avenue A Equestrian Series Pierce report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
aromatic
citrus
fresh spicy
woody
earthy
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak4%
Moderate33%
Long lasting56%
Eternal4%
Sillage
Intimate9%
Moderate58%
Strong30%
Enormous3%
Who wears it
Female3%
More female0%
Unisex13%
More male44%
Male39%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced0%
Ok13%
Good value47%
Great value38%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Highly accurate PDM Perseus clone
- Photorealistic tart grapefruit rind note
- Versatile masculine daily office scent
- High quality-to-cost ratio
What people dislike
- Smells better in air than up close
- Not recommended for blind buying
- Polarizing bitter citrus profile
- Projection drops significantly after two hours
What wearers say
“If you like the original, don't get this.No class.Smells cheap.Chemical.Synthetic.2D through and through - no heft, no depth.Yes, it smells similar! Just that opening accord that they captured.But synthetically, without airiness, without lift.Without grace.Might smell good in the air to others.But I don't like smelling this cheap chemicals stuff on me.So what's the point?If you like the original, try:- Hermes Terre Givree- Hermes Terre- Jean Claude Ellena's other creationsI like the original but it's way overpriced. Not gonna buy. But this one is even worse.”
“Grapefruit and Vetiver. That's pretty much it. And it slaps.A great summer time fragrance that lasts a solid 8 hours in the heat, with decent wafts of it afterwards with a strong wind.Versatile for pretty much any occasion and nice to have a long(ish) lasting, nice smelling frag from summer outside of the usual blues you'll find this time of year.”
“This stuff is fire. Perfect bright summer grapefruit fragrance. Last long. Was getting whiffs for a couple hours. The dry down is also awesome. Great summer signature. It’s simple but works great. One of my best blind buys. Highly recommend. Love it.”
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