What Is French Avenue Elysian Onyx a Dupe Of?

Elysian Onyx is a clone of African Leather

French Avenue Elysian Onyx is a clone of Memo Paris African Leather Eau de Parfum. Bergamot, cumin, leather and patchouli connect the listed profiles. If you enjoy leather with a spicy side, this is a pair worth putting on your radar.

We rate the similarity at 88%. That's a close alternative in our view, with enough room to explore the details around the leather when you try them together.

Spice is a big part of the comparison

African Leather pairs its leather character with cardamom and saffron in its description and listed notes. Cumin also appears in the catalog profile. Elysian Onyx lists cumin alongside myrrh at the heart, following a bergamot opening.

The shared cumin and bergamot give you a couple of specific connections to look for. Elysian Onyx's myrrh is another detail to pay attention to, especially if the resinous side of a fragrance is something you enjoy.

Leather and patchouli tie the bases together

Both profiles list leather and patchouli. Elysian Onyx also names guaiac wood, benzoin, vetiver, cedar and musk, while African Leather's catalog base includes sandalwood. Those details give you more to explore around the main leather-and-spice theme.

We'd spend some time with the samples after the opening has settled. Notice how the leather sits against the spice, then see how much attention the woods and resins get. That's a useful way to decide whether Elysian Onyx covers the parts of African Leather you enjoy most.

Should you try Elysian Onyx?

Our 88% rating makes it an easy one to shortlist if African Leather is already on your mind. We'd also consider it if you like the idea of leather, cumin and woods and want to explore that combination for the first time.

Keep the full Elysian Onyx name in view when shopping for samples. The product links and note panels below show the exact pair we're comparing, along with bottle details and retailer availability when there are eligible offers.