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Pinnace

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French Avenue Pinnace is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Pinnace opens with Orange and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Blackcurrant and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambroxan. French Avenue's Pinnace carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag. While some reckon it's a solid, budget-friendly take on Pacific Chill with decent wear, others find it too synthetic, short-lived, or just a bit of a scrubber. Definitely try before you buy, as 'maceration' (or whatever they're calling it these days) doesn't fix everything.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Feminine
  • Relaxed
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Pinnace Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Pacific Chill by Louis Vuitton
27%
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Pacific Chill the original Pinnace inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit54%
Orange46%
Heartas listed
Mint61%
Blackcurrant39%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan54%
Musk46%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its fresh, citrus-heavy profile and varying reports on longevity and sillage, it’s best suited for casual wear or sports where a light, refreshing scent is appreciated. It might be too subtle for formal events, and while pleasant, its performance makes it less ideal for a long date night.

Ingredients and allergens

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

Pinnace opens with a lively, zesty burst of grapefruit and orange, sharpened by a fresh, green mint. The heart introduces a fruity sweetness from blackcurrant, maintaining a crisp, aromatic profile. As it settles, a clean musk and ambroxan provide a subtle, airy base, rounding out the initial citrus-mint intensity with a modern, fresh finish.

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Where to buy

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