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Ighwa

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French Avenue Ighwa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Ighwa opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, Rose, and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Amber Xtreme, Musk, Leather, and Oakmoss. French Avenue's Ighwa carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you're after that 'Tuxedo' vibe without the designer price tag, French Avenue Ighwa delivers a surprisingly accurate clone, though longevity can be a roll of the dice. Prepare for compliments, but maybe pack a decant.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Ighwa Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent
77%
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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:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find the projection strong, others note shorter longevity, making it versatile enough for daily wear but truly shining in evening or formal settings. The elegant, slightly sweet and woody profile with a leathery depth makes it perfect for dates and formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AQUA), CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, 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

Ighwa kicks off with a bright, peppery coriander and mandarin zest, quickly diving into an intriguing, slightly ozonic violet leaf heart. Cedar and rose provide a refined touch before settling into a rich, warm base of patchouli, amber, musky vanilla, and a smooth leather accord. It's a sophisticated blend, leaning masculine, with a persistent underlying sweetness.

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