The short answer
Vulcan Feu is widely compared to God of Fire by Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777, a 2022 niche mango-and-oud fragrance. French Avenue does not name it, but wearers and retailers do, almost without exception. The two share mango, ginger, lemon and jasmine, and that shared opening is why people call it a dupe. Underneath, they part ways: God of Fire dries down to oud, cypriol, amber and musk, while Vulcan Feu goes clean, mossy and woody.
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By S B Shaheen, Fragrance Expert at Perfumeo. Last updated November 2026.
Vulcan Feu is the French Avenue bottle everyone in the mango corner of the fragrance world is talking about. It costs a fraction of the niche fragrance people compare it to, it is loud, and it smells like a ripe mango with a ginger kick. It is also one of the most misdescribed bottles on sale in the UK.
Here is what it is a dupe of, how close it gets, what it smells like from first spray to dry down, and how to wear it without overdoing it.
The notes problem nobody mentions
Look up Vulcan Feu on most UK and European shops and you will see this pyramid: mango, ginger, lemon and red berries; coumarin, jasmine and cedar; musk, amber, oud and cypriol. It looks convincing. It is also, word for word, the published note list for God of Fire.
French Avenue’s own pyramid for Vulcan Feu is different. It opens on ginger, mango, lemon and rhubarb, moves to jasmine, violet, praline and pink pepper, and finishes on cedarwood, ambergris, tonka bean and moss. There is no oud and no cypriol in it at all.
Somewhere along the line, sellers copied the original’s notes onto the dupe. That matters because it changes how the fragrance gets described, and it is why some listings call Vulcan Feu a smoky, oudy winter scent. It is not. We use the brand’s own list throughout this page.
| Vulcan Feu (brand list) | God of Fire | |
| Top | Ginger, mango, lemon, rhubarb | Mango, red berries, lemon, ginger |
| Heart | Jasmine, violet, praline, pink pepper | Coumarin, jasmine, woody notes or cedar |
| Base | Cedarwood, ambergris, tonka bean, moss | Cypriol, musk, amber, oud |
How close is Vulcan Feu to God of Fire?
We count shared notes instead of guessing percentages. On the published lists, Vulcan Feu shares 4 of God of Fire’s 11 notes: mango, ginger, lemon and jasmine. Count cedar, which some versions of God of Fire’s list name and others call woody notes, and it is 5.
On paper that sounds modest. On skin it reads closer, because the four shared notes are the ones you smell first and loudest. Mango and ginger dominate both openings, so for the first hour most people would struggle to tell them apart. The difference arrives later. God of Fire settles into a darker, resinous oud and cypriol base. Vulcan Feu settles into moss, tonka and ambergris, which is cleaner and slightly sweeter.
That is also what wearers who own both report: close at the start, easy to tell apart by the end. God of Fire is usually described as smoother and more polished. Vulcan Feu is described as louder, and the better value by a long way.
What does Vulcan Feu smell like?
The opening
Mango, and lots of it. Not the soft, sugary mango of a body spray, but a ripe, slightly tart fruit with ginger and lemon cutting through it. Rhubarb adds a sour green edge. It is sharp and juicy for the first few minutes, which some people love and some find a little harsh.
The heart
After twenty minutes or so the fruit calms down and the florals come up. Violet gives a powdery coolness, jasmine rounds it out, pink pepper keeps a spark of spice, and a touch of praline adds sweetness without turning it into a dessert.
The dry down
Cedarwood, tonka, ambergris and moss. It ends clean and woody with a mossy, slightly salty glow, and a trace of the mango still floating over it. This is where it moves furthest from God of Fire.
How long does Vulcan Feu last?
This is one of the strongest things French Avenue makes. Most wearers get most of a working day from it on skin, with the mango still noticeable several hours in, and longer again on clothes. Many say it lasts as well as God of Fire, or better.
As always, skin and weather matter. Dry skin eats fragrance faster, and heat makes the fruit project harder but burn off sooner. If you want it to last, moisturise first and put one spray on fabric.
How many sprays of Vulcan Feu?
Two or three. The opening is loud and a bit sharp, and four or five sprays push the mango into harsh territory. One on the neck and one on the chest is plenty for the office. Add one on your shirt or scarf for a longer trail outdoors.
When to wear Vulcan Feu
Spring and summer, daytime, holidays and warm evenings. Mango, ginger and citrus all come alive in heat, and that is where Vulcan Feu shines. Plenty of wearers rate it as a hot-weather scent first and foremost.
You will see some listings call it an autumn and winter fragrance with warm, smoky, earthy qualities. That description belongs to God of Fire’s oud and cypriol base, carried over with the copied note list. Vulcan Feu’s own base is moss, tonka and cedar, and it is a sunshine scent. It still works on a mild autumn day, just not as a cosy winter fragrance.
French Avenue or Fragrance World?
Both, and that is why people search for it both ways. French Avenue is a line made by Fragrance World in Dubai, and the same bottles are sold as French Avenue, FA Paris and Fragrance World Vulcan Feu. They are the same fragrance. Our French Avenue brand guide explains the naming properly.
The rest of the Vulcan line
Vulcan Feu is the bestseller, but it is not the only Vulcan. Each one goes in a completely different direction, so do not assume you will like them all.
| Style | Pick it if | |
| Vulcan Feu | Mango, ginger, violet, mossy woods | You want the bright, juicy summer one |
| Vulcan Baie | Blackcurrant, raspberry, basil, musk | You prefer berries to tropical fruit |
| Vulcan Sable | Whiskey, anise, vanilla, benzoin | You want a warm, boozy evening scent |
| Vulcan Black Friday | Darker, spicier leather | You want the evening and cold-weather Vulcan |
If Vulcan Feu leaves you wanting more French Avenue, our Lattafa vs French Avenue comparison helps you choose between the two houses, and our French Avenue Shadow guide covers the house’s other big dupe.
Where to buy Vulcan Feu in the UK
We stock Vulcan Feu 100ml as genuine, sealed French Avenue, with free tracked UK delivery and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm on working days. You can browse the full French Avenue collection too.
God of Fire, by comparison, sits at niche prices, several times what Vulcan Feu costs. That price gap is the whole reason this dupe has taken off.
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Frequently asked questions
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The verdict
Vulcan Feu is the mango bottle to buy if God of Fire is out of reach. The opening is close enough that most people will not tell them apart in the first hour, the performance is excellent, and it costs a fraction of the price. Just know what you are getting: a brighter, cleaner, mossier fragrance underneath, not an oud. Spray it twice, wear it in the sun, and start with the 100ml.
Perfumeo and French Avenue are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777. The comparison on this page refers to scent only. Vulcan Feu is French Avenue’s own composition, sold in its own bottle and packaging, which are distinct from the original in every respect.
About the author
S B Shaheen runs Perfumeo, a UK retailer of Arabian and designer fragrance, and writes the guides published here. He buys and wears the stock the shop sells. Read more about the author.
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