French Avenue
Liquid Brun
$30 · 80% similar to Althaïr (our rating)
Starts on cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom and orange blossom, blooming into bourbon vanilla and elemi, resting on musk, praline, ambroxan and guaiac wood. A cozy, moreish sweetness that invites a second sniff.
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What does Liquid Brun smell like?
Liquid Brun opens with cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom, orange blossom, a heart of bourbon vanilla, elemi, over a base of musk, praline, ambroxan, guaiac wood.
Is Liquid Brun a good alternative to Althaïr?
In our subjective opinion, Liquid Brun smells about 80% similar to Parfums de Marly Althaïr. Starts on cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom and orange blossom, blooming into bourbon vanilla and elemi, resting on musk, praline, ambroxan and guaiac wood. A cozy, moreish sweetness that invites a second sniff.
Can you layer Liquid Brun with other fragrances?
Yes — Liquid Brun is one of the bottles LayerDen members use in our step-by-step layer suites. The full layering recipes are part of membership.
How much does Liquid Brun cost?
Liquid Brun is around $30, versus $310 for the original Althaïr.
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