French Avenue 2024 EDP

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Spectre Wraith

by Miroslav Petkov

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French Avenue Spectre Wraith is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Miroslav Petkov. Spectre Wraith opens with Spicy Notes and Rum, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane. French Avenue's Spectre Wraith carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand rollercoaster. Expect dark chocolate, coffee, and booze, but beware of the 'Play-Doh' or 'vomit' notes some unlucky souls detect. Macere it if you dare, because the payoff can be stunning, if you get a good batch.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Spectre Wraith Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Black Phantom by Kilian
65%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rum55%
Spicy Notes45%
Heartas listed
Coffee34%
Sandalwood26%
Patchouli22%
Vetiver18%
Baseas listed
Sugar Cane100%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Spectre Wraith's strong, gourmand character makes it excellent for date nights and formal evening events, where its luxurious warmth can shine without being overpowering. It's too dark and intense for office wear, or for anything active, though some found it suitable for casual winter wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Spectre Wraith dives deep into a dark, boozy gourmand experience. It opens with a spicy rum kick before settling into a rich heart of coffee, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a bittersweet chocolate-like impression. The base sweetens the deal with a touch of sugar cane, rounding out a mysterious and invitingly edible aroma.

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