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Score
80/100

French Avenue

Aether Extrait

2024

The budget fresh dupe that has a little more going on than it lets on.

Aether Extrait
woody
citrus
fruity

The first serious Greenley alternative before Lattafa Sherif arrived in 2025 — French Avenue's 2024 PdM Greenley clone (via parent brand Fragrance World). A fresh-green extrait-concentration dupe that captures Greenley's distinctive green-apple-oakmoss-cedar DNA at roughly 1/15 the price.

The take

What works

  • Extrait concentration for $40 is genuine value in fresh fragrance
  • Apple-cedar-oakmoss profile is clean and green without being generic
  • Violet mid adds subtle complexity above typical budget fresh frags

Trade-offs

  • Longevity doesn't match the Extrait branding fully
  • French Avenue is a harder find than mainstream budget brands

Notes

Top

Green AppleGreen AppleBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin Orange

Mid

CedarCedarPetitgrainPetitgrainCashmeranCashmeranVioletViolet

Base

MuskMuskOakmossOakmossAmberwoodAmberwood

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring93%
Summer100%
Fall30%
Winter8%
Day90%
Night20%

Occasions

OfficeCasual

Gender

Leans masculine
$35–$45Great value
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aether Extrait a good Parfums de Marly Greenley dupe?

94% similarity to Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Greenley in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $35–$45 vs Parfums de Marly's $240–$330, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Aether Extrait smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Juliette Has a Gun Not A Perfume Superdose (100%), Lattafa Sherif (91%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Aether Extrait last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 65/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Aether Extrait?

Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual.

Is Aether Extrait worth it?

At $35–$45, yes for this tier. Extrait concentration for $40 is genuine value in fresh fragrance. Apple-cedar-oakmoss profile is clean and green without being generic.