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Is Vulcan Black Friday Worth It?

We list it as a match for one original, Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi. Owners score it 8 for accuracy and 8 for longevity, from $55.

Community-tested · 3 mentionsChecked Oct 2026No brand dealsBuy on Amazon · $55–$70
The match
French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday
The match · French Avenue

Vulcan Black Friday

$55–$70
Buy on Amazon
You keep$270up to 83%
Accuracy8
Longevity8

Two separate scores, never averaged: how close it smells, and how long it lasts.

Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi
The original · Xerjoff

Deified Tony Iommi

$325
Buy on Amazon
Vulcan Black Friday
The match · from $55
Buy on Amazon

Is French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday ($55–$70) worth it?

Against Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi, French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify.

Why we list this match

Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.

  1. 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
  2. 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
  3. 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.

Built on the same published notes as Deified, and Parfumo owners vote it the closest alternative. Those who know both call it very accurate, with the same dark leather and rubber opening; one notes it is less smooth than the original. Owners report a full day of wear. Amazon lists it as Vulcan Black.

“all I thought while smelling the OG was that it smelled exactly like black friday”
Source
parfumo.com
See it yourself
parfumo.com
Evidence
3 owner reports
Last checked
Oct 2026

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French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday — frequently asked

What does French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday clone?
French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday is community-matched to 1 original: Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi (accuracy 8/10). Accuracy (closeness) and longevity (wear time) are scored separately from owner reports, never averaged.
Is French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday worth it?
Against Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi, French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday scores accuracy 8 — a close match. For most buyers it captures the scent at a fraction of the price; what you give up is mainly the bottle, the brand, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify. It runs about $270 less than the original.
How is French Avenue Vulcan Black Friday scored?
Accuracy and longevity are scored separately on a 1–10 scale, sourced from community owner reports on Reddit and Fragrantica — never averaged, never sponsored. The Scent File takes no brand deals.

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