French Avenue 2025 Extrait

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Obsidian

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French Avenue Obsidian is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025. Obsidian opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Labdanum, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. French Avenue's Obsidian carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive scent that aims for a fresh twist on a boozy classic. Expect a blast of fizzy citrus up front, mellowing into a sweet, amber base. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some hailing it as a versatile gem and others dismissing it as synthetic and uninspired.
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Obsidian 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, yet subtly sweet profile make it versatile for daily wear, including casual outings and dates. While some found it office-friendly due to its non-nuclear sillage, the sweetness might be divisive in formal settings. The blend of citrus and warm notes allows for year-round wearability beyond just summer.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AGUA), BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, CITRAL. CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL. ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, 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

Obsidian opens with a vibrant, almost effervescent burst of grapefruit and bergamot, underscored by bright aldehydes, giving it an invigorating, sparkly kick. This juicy freshness then transitions into a resinous heart of myrrh and labdanum, adding a hint of warmth and depth. The dry down is a comforting embrace of creamy vanilla, sweet tonka, and rich amber, leaving a soft, lingering sweetness that's both inviting and mellow.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 25 October

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