What Is French Avenue Pinnace a Dupe Of?

What is Pinnace a dupe of?

French Avenue Pinnace Eau de Parfum is compared with Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill. The appeal is easy to understand: bright citrus, mint and a juicy freshness that suits the idea of a warm-weather fragrance. If Pacific Chill is the scent you're chasing, Pinnace is one to consider.

I'd give Pinnace 91% for scent similarity to Pacific Chill. That's my personal rating for this pair, rather than a claim that every stage of the two fragrances smells identical. The score applies to the original Pinnace EDP, not Pinnace Noir or Pinnace Oryn.

Citrus and mint are the connection

Our catalog lists orange and grapefruit at the top of Pinnace, mint and black currant in the heart, and ambroxan and musk in the base. Pacific Chill also has citrus, mint and black currant in its listed notes, with apricot adding another fruity angle. The overlap helps explain why these two get compared.

A side-by-side owner review picks up a similar citrus-and-mint opening, but finds Pinnace more bitter and lemony than the fruitier original. Once it settles, that reviewer hears more soap and musk in Pinnace, while Pacific Chill keeps more of its fruity character.

Give the opening time to settle

Another Pinnace owner review focuses on the sweet citrus and the scent after the first spray. It isn't a direct comparison with Pacific Chill, but it's a useful second account of what people enjoy about Pinnace itself.

When you sample the pair, pay attention to what stays after that bright opening. If mint and citrus are the main attraction, the comparison may make immediate sense. If Pacific Chill's fruity drydown is your favorite part, that's where you'll want to spend more time.

Choosing a bottle

Check the current offers for Pinnace EDP and Pacific Chill, including bottle size and shipping. Our Pacific Chill alternatives guide gives you more options if you're still deciding which interpretation to try.