Dupe review · French Avenue
Zenith Vanilla
Zenith Vanilla is French Avenue's answer to Dior Vanilla Diorama.
- Smells like
- Dior Vanilla Diorama
- Price
- $43.13
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $43
- Made by
- French Avenue
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Zenith Vanilla scores 6.8 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Vanilla Diorama.
French Avenue sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Vanilla Diorama's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $43 per 100ml it costs 86% less than Vanilla Diorama — the 5th cheapest of 8 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength French Avenue publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Dior Vanilla Diorama is bergamot and orange at first, vanilla, cocoa and caramel at its heart and vanilla, sandalwood and musk at the end. French Avenue set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- bergamot
- orange
Heart
- vanilla
- cocoa
- caramel
Base
- vanilla
- sandalwood
- musk
Vanilla with cocoa and burnt caramel edges, rich but never syrupy.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 8 twins of Dior Vanilla Diorama we can price, Zenith Vanilla is number 5 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Fragrance World Vanille Drama $21/100ml
- 02 Blossom Perfumery 480 $34/100ml
- 03 The Dupe Spot Vanilla Diorama #298 $36/100ml
- 04 Pearl Fragrance Vanilla Diorama $38/100ml
- 05 French Avenue Zenith Vanilla $43/100ml
- 06 Zoha Aroma Vanilla Diorama $108/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Sweet Spice $114/100ml
- 08 Oil Perfumery Vanilla Diorama $127/100ml
More from French Avenue
Every French Avenue fragrance →-
Vulcan Feusmells like Initio Oud for Greatness $39.90 -
Luscioussmells like Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 $34.10 -
Francique 107.9smells like BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking $29.99 -
Royal Blendsmells like By Kilian Angels' Share $44.45 -
Glorious Oudsmells like Initio Oud for Greatness $34.28 -
Pinnace Orynsmells like Tom Ford For Men $59.99 -
Nomadsmells like Orto Parisi Megamare $34.67 -
Tropical Kisssmells like Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss $49.99
The community
What people say about Zenith Vanilla
Rating
—How close to Vanilla Diorama
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
Best in
No reviews yet. Be the first to say how it wears.
In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does French Avenue Zenith Vanilla smell like?
It is built to smell like Dior Vanilla Diorama — bergamot and orange up top, vanilla, cocoa and caramel in the heart, vanilla, sandalwood and musk in the base.
Is French Avenue Zenith Vanilla a dupe of Dior Vanilla Diorama?
Yes — French Avenue sells it as its version of Dior Vanilla Diorama.
Where can I buy French Avenue Zenith Vanilla?
It is in stock at $43.13 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.