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Score
88/100

French Avenue

Fierte

2024

Incense, tobacco, and saffron over benzoin — French Avenue's loudest amber, winter beast.

Fierte
amber
warm spicy
vanilla

The take

What works

  • Incense-tobacco-saffron-vanilla accurate Babycat dupe at French Avenue pricing
  • Smooth smoky luxurious cold-weather unisex

Trade-offs

  • Excessively heavy cap painful if dropped
  • Overwhelming in high heat or summer

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring32%
Summer9%
Fall92%
Winter100%
Day44%
Night92%

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fierte smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent Babycat (86%), Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon (83%), Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (80%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Fierte last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 74/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Fierte?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning.

Is Fierte worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Incense-tobacco-saffron-vanilla accurate Babycat dupe at French Avenue pricing. Smooth smoky luxurious cold-weather unisex.