French Avenue 2022 EDP

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Essence de Noir

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French Avenue Essence de Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Essence de Noir opens with Cyclamen, Iris, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Vanilla. French Avenue's Essence de Noir carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, and not just because the listed notes seem to be wrong. This is for those who embrace the mature and mysterious, with a definite 'love it or hate it' response to its vintage, potent character. If you're after a safe crowd-pleaser, look elsewhere.
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Essence de Noir Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Matière Noire by Louis Vuitton
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, vintage character and the mention of sharp patchouli, this isn't an office-appropriate scent; it demands more space. It's best suited for evening wear, adding an air of mystery to dates or sophisticated formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AQUA), BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with an intriguing, powdery burst of iris and cyclamen, edged with the subtle tartness of redcurrant leaf. This soon gives way to a voluptuous heart of classic rose and jasmine, deepened by an earthy, slightly sharp patchouli. The dry down is a rich, complex affair of creamy vanilla, supple leather, and a warm amber, lingering with a vintage, almost boozy undertone.

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