French Avenue 2023 EDP

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Francique 107.9

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French Avenue Francique 107.9 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Francique 107.9 opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Cherry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, and Labdanum. French Avenue's Francique 107.9 carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive cherry-vanilla number - some reckon it's a masterpiece dupe of Rouge Smoking, others find it a weak, waxy candle. Don't expect a juicy cherry bomb, but do brace for a cosy, powdery vanilla with a peppery kick. A complex, love-it-or-hate-it scent for brave souls.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
$21.95 at FragranceShop.com 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Francique 107.9 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Rouge Smoking by BDK Parfums
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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:
Autumn Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it office-safe due to its subtle projection, the warm, sensual vanilla and cherry make it an ideal choice for evenings out or cooler weather engagements. It's too heavy and warm for casual daytime wear or sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Francique 107.9 opens with a fleeting pop of bergamot and a surprising hit of pepper, quickly blending into a soft, powdery heart of heliotrope and orange blossom. The star is a warm, slightly bitter cherry nestled in a creamy vanilla and tonka bean base. Frankincense and ambroxan provide a subtle smokey amber depth, giving it an elegant, almost vintage feel that lingers with a clean musk.

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