French Avenue 2025 Extrait

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Grow

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

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French Avenue Grow is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. Grow opens with Davana, Date, Sichuan Pepper, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Woody Notes, and Musk. French Avenue's Grow carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper grower if you can get past the rough opening. Give it time to macerate and you'll find a deep, sweet, woody scent that's divisive but ultimately rewarding for those after something a bit different.
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Grow Extrait bottle

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Grow's intense and long-lasting projection, coupled with its dark, sweet character, makes it less suitable for professional or sporty settings. It excels in intimate date nights or formal events where its unique depth can be appreciated without overwhelming the space.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AQUA), BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, MICHENE, 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

Grow isn't shy, kicking off with a medicinal, almost camphorous blast from Sichuan pepper and davana, before rich, syrupy dates and creamy vanilla emerge, softened by a bouquet of rose and jasmine. The drydown settles into a comforting, persistent blend of woody notes, smoky cypriol, and a touch of labdanum, creating a mysterious yet warm trail that lingers on the skin.

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