French Avenue 2024 EDP

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Sultry Woods

by Carole Calmettes

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French Avenue Sultry Woods is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Carole Calmettes. Sultry Woods opens with Rose, Geranium, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, and Elemi. French Avenue's Sultry Woods carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and unapologetically bold, Sultry Woods is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. If you're after something truly individual with niche quality at a fraction of the usual price tag, this challenging rose and leather beast is one to experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Edgy
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
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Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum bottle
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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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
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 Formal

Given its strong performance and unique, challenging profile, Sultry Woods isn't suited for office wear, but its depth and confident aura make it ideal for a memorable date night or a formal occasion where you want to stand out. It's a bit too 'niche' for everyday casual wear but could work if you're feeling adventurous.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

An intense opening of Turkish rose and geranium, spiced with cardamom, sets the stage for Sultry Woods. The heart features the rich, slightly leathery fruitiness of osmanthus blended with the earthy, woody depth of cypriol and warm amber. It settles into a powerful base of rugged leather, grounding vetiver, and the balsamic sweetness of elemi, creating a dark, complex, and intriguing aroma.

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