French Avenue · 2024

Liquid Brun

Budget$, 1 of 5

The houseFor menWearers sayUnisex

VersionEau de Parfum

In a few words: vanilla , warm spice , sweet , cosy

Cinnamon, cardamom and bergamot over orange blossom, sinking into warm vanilla and praline with guaiac wood and musk.

French Avenue says

You’ll smell cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bourbon Vanilla, elemi, musk, praline, Ambroxan and Guaiac Wood.

More from French Avenue’s description

It also mentions Woody note of Vanilla, Spicy citrus and Elemis.

The house’s page

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The drawn Liquid Brun bottle

Top noteswhen you spray it

Heartas it settles

Dry-downwhat stays

Liquid Brun’s scent picture, a draft: cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom, orange blossom, vanilla, elemi drawn so far; dashed outlines where nothing is drawn yet

Top noteswhen you spray it

Liquid Brun, top notes: Cinnamon, Bergamot, Cardamom, Orange blossom

Heartas it settles

Liquid Brun, heart: Vanilla, Elemi

Dry-downwhat stays

Liquid Brun, dry-down: Musk, Praline, Ambroxan (ambergris), Guaiacwood

Wearers say

From 6 Reddit threads · Read what they say

How far it carries

Across a room

How long it lasts

6 to 9 hours

When to wear it

Fall, winter

Where to wear it

Every day, date night, going out

Who it suits

MasculineFeminine

Unisex · Any age

Mass appeal

Crowd-pleaser

Compliments

Compliment getter

As a blind buy

Safe

What’s inside it

What the label names

7 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.

A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.

2 citrus1 herbs & lavender1 florals3 spices

2 more lines on the label, not there for the smell

Not for the smell2

The label, as printed on the house’s page

Wearers say

Wearing it

Liquid Brun delivers a rich spiced vanilla profile with impressive projection and all-day longevity. Most blind buyers love it for cold weather, though some find it overwhelmingly sweet.

How far it carriesArm's length to room filling
Across a room

Perfumers call it sillage.

It easily projects an arm's length and can fill an entire room with moderate sprays.

“The projection is pretty good. 3 sprays are good enough to fill up a pretty big room.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2024
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Some say

Some wearers find that a single spray creates a comfortable moderate scent bubble around arm's length.

“With just one spray I have a very nice scent bubble around me 3hrs later.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2025
How long it lasts6–9 hours
6 to 9 hours

Expect solid six to nine hours on skin and overnight staying power on clothing.

“On my skin, this perfume lasts about 6 hours and then it becomes a skin scent.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2024
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Many say

Many wearers state that the fragrance lingers noticeably into the next day on clothes.

“Immediately I enjoyed it; found it to be smooth, cozy, comforting, and could smell it into the next day on my clothing.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2025
When and where to wear itFall and winter, evening out
Fall, winter
Every day, date night, going out

Best suited for cold weather and evenings out, though a few wear it lightly in mild weather.

“It is preferable to use it on evening, and in winter. For daytime, it would be too heavy to use.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2024
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Some say

Some wearers find it enjoyable during mild transition seasons when applied sparingly.

“I'm definitely gonna rock this in mild summers too”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2025
Who it suitsAgeless unisex
MasculineFeminineUnisex · Any age

Anyone who appreciates warm sweet gourmands can comfortably wear this fragrance regardless of age or gender.

“I can’t imagine anyone who enjoys unisex fragrances not enjoying this, but like all things, this might not be for everyone.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2025
Appeal and attractionCrowd-pleaser for vanilla lovers
Crowd-pleaser
Compliment getter

It consistently draws enthusiastic reactions and compliments from friends and casual observers alike.

“Everyone I show this fragrance to so far has pretty much thought it was way better then almost any of the other fragrances I show them.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2026
As a blind buyMost blind buyers kept it
Safe

Gourmand and vanilla enthusiasts almost unanimously keep and praise their blind-bought bottles.

“I would say, this is a safe choice if you love vanilla, and apicy notes.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2024
LayeringLayers well with fruity powerhouses

Wearers enjoy pairing it with fruity or boozy scents to temper or complement its sweetness.

“Liquid Brun blends very well with Qaed Al Fursan.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2026
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Some say

Some wearers layer Liquid Brun with pineapple fragrances like Qaed Al Fursan to add tart freshness to the dry down.

“If your interested in a Liquid Brun with a little pineapple in the dry down this is a great mix.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2026

From 6 Reddit threads.

Wearers say

Smells like it

For more

AlthaïrParfums de Marly · Most wearers say Liquid Brun copies it$400 for 125 ml

“How close it to PDM Althair? Well, I haven't sniffed the OG, so I don't have any ideas, but LB smells pretty amazing throughout.”

Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2024

What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.

Our match of the notes

Shares its notes

AlthaïrParfums de Marly · shares cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom, bitter orange (neroli, orange blossom, petitgrain) and 6 more$400 for 125 ml
Althaïr ExclusifParfums de Marly · shares cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom, bitter orange (neroli, orange blossom, petitgrain) and 4 more$460 for 125 ml
OutlandsAmouage · shares bergamot, cardamom, bitter orange (neroli, orange blossom, petitgrain), vanilla and 3 more$475 for 100 ml
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