Dupe of what?
What Is French Avenue Royal Blend a Dupe Of?
French Avenue Royal Blend is considered similar to By Kilian Angels' Share.
French Avenue Royal Blend is a close alternative to Kilian Angels' Share. I'd put the scent similarity at 88%. If that cognac, cinnamon and sweet woody style is what you're after, Royal Blend is worth a look.
Editorial similarity: 8.8/10
The alternative
French Avenue Royal Blend
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By Kilian Angels' Share
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How close is Royal Blend to Angels' Share?
Kilian Angels' Share is the reference for French Avenue Royal Blend, and I'd give the scent similarity 88%, or 8.8 out of 10. That's close enough to make Royal Blend worth considering if Angels' Share is the fragrance you're trying to get near.
I wouldn't read that as a promise that the two wear exactly alike. It's my overall scent rating. How long each one lasts, how much you apply and which bottle you prefer are separate decisions.
Cognac, cinnamon and a sweet finish
Kilian's Angels' Share description starts with cognac, then brings in oak, cinnamon and tonka bean. Sandalwood, praline and vanilla round out the sweeter side. That boozy, warm-spiced combination is the reason many people start looking for an alternative in the first place.
Our Royal Blend listing includes cognac, cinnamon and plum, followed by myrrh and iris, with vanilla, tonka and sandalwood at the base. The shared cognac, cinnamon and sweet woody notes help explain the connection. Plum, myrrh and iris are also worth paying attention to when you try it.
My 88% rating leaves room for differences in how the two fragrances feel to you. If Angels' Share is already a favorite, consider which part keeps you reaching for it: the cognac opening, the cinnamon, or the warmer notes later on. That's the part I'd focus on when trying Royal Blend alongside it.
Which would I choose?
If I wanted a close take on Angels' Share and Royal Blend's current price worked better for me, I'd put French Avenue on the shortlist. I'd still sample it if boozy fragrances are unfamiliar territory. Enjoying cognac in a drink doesn't automatically mean you'll like that impression in a perfume.
If Angels' Share is already a favorite, compare them together when you can. The question is whether Royal Blend gives you enough of what you enjoy about the Kilian to choose it instead. An 88% match may be plenty for one person and leave another wanting the original.
Our Angels' Share alternatives guide has more bottles to compare. You can also read whether Angels' Share is worth it if you're still deciding how much to spend.
Look for standard Royal Blend
This page compares French Avenue Royal Blend with the original Kilian Angels' Share. Royal Blend Nero, Bourbon and Vintage are separate releases, as are Angels' Share Paradis and On the Rocks. Check the full bottle name before comparing prices.