French Avenue 2024 EDP

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Moonstone Bleu

by Carole Calmettes

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French Avenue Moonstone Bleu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Carole Calmettes. Moonstone Bleu opens with Water Accord, Violet Leaf, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Leather, Lime, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Gurjun Balsam, Amber, and Cedar. French Avenue's Moonstone Bleu carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Moonstone Bleu is a properly divisive barbershop blast that's an acquired taste. It's an old-school metallic lavender bomb with a waxy honey core, prompting love-it-or-hate-it reactions, especially for those sensitive to aldehydic notes.
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Moonstone Bleu Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

With its strong projection and long-lasting nature, this scent might be too imposing for an office setting, though some find it universally acceptable in moderation. Its unique blend of old-school barbershop charm and modern depth makes it suitable for date nights or more formal gatherings, and it's robust enough for casual wear in cooler weather.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Moonstone Bleu opens with a powerful, almost cold metallic and aldehydic whoosh, laced with a watery freshness and a sharp kick of violet leaf and pepper. As it settles, a distinctive heart of waxy beeswax and aromatic lavender emerges, blended with the zesty brightness of lime and the depth of leather. The drydown melts into a rich, sweet blend of honey and vanilla, grounded by woody notes, patchouli, and a touch of clean musk and earthy oakmoss, creating a comforting yet complex finish.

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