
French Avenue
Best Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete Dupe
French Avenue Grecia is a clone of Les Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete, with a 78% accuracy score and about 70% cheaper than the original.
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Grecia captures the fresh citrus opening and creamy iris-jasmine heart of Blanche Bete reasonably well, making it a serviceable dupe for those seeking a similar aesthetic. However, the base feels slightly thinner and less complex, with the amber and woody undertones of the original not as pronounced, resulting in a somewhat more linear and less sophisticated dry-down.
Grecia's base lacks the depth and warmth of the original's amber-sandalwood foundation, and the overall longevity is noticeably shorter. The mid-note floral profile is comparable, but the fragrance leans slightly fresher and less creamy than its inspiration.
What people who wear French Avenue Grecia report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Carole Calmettes.
“After having tried all 3 Blanche Bette dupes and the original, I can say this is the closest in smell.Lactea Divina is Blanche Bette with the milk and the floral on steroids, Her Confession is more floral twist and this is almost spot on. The performance is not as good as the original or the Lactea Divina (they are both beasts that last 24 hours on my skin) but it is elegant and it has probably the prettiest bottle of them all.”
“It's very intense, but in a sickening way. For me, it smells like warm milk with sugar and vanilla, but I also got some almond and smoky/ash notes in the opening. I recommend it for people who know for sure they love lactonic notes, as it is very, very strong. It lasts around 4-6 hours on my skin, depending on the weather, and the sillage is very intimate.”
“Really lovely. Extremely similar to the dry down of my beloved Sogno In Rosso by Valentino, which is a very expensive (and expensive smelling perfume). When the day comes at some point where I'd need to decide if I'll repurchase, I may buy this instead - or I may finally sample Blanche Bete!”
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