French Avenue 2021 EDP

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After Effect

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French Avenue After Effect is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. After Effect opens with Cinnamon and Rum, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Saffron, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. French Avenue's After Effect carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

After Effect attempts to clone a popular scent, but the community is fiercely divided. Some hail it as a cost-effective alternative if macerated properly, delivering a boozy, spicy warmth. Others find it a synthetic, headache-inducing mess, smelling of unpleasant notes from plastic to body odour. Proceed with extreme caution - this one's a gamble.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Tobacco
75%
Cinnamon
68%
Woody
65%
Rum
61%
Sweet
52%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is far too loud and attention-grabbing for a professional office setting, with many noting its strong projection and potential for headaches. It's perfectly suited for date nights and special occasions in cooler weather, where its warm, boozy, and spicy character can truly shine. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or sport.

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After Effect opens with a potent, boozy hit of rum, quickly mingling with a warm, spicy blend of cinnamon and saffron. The tobacco soon emerges, adding a rich, smoky depth, while a creamy sandalwood rounds out the base. Hints of white floral jasmine weave through, trying to soften the edges of this thick, aromatic composition. It's a scent for cooler nights, aiming for a grand, enveloping presence.

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