French Avenue 2023 EDP

U £ Acquired

Tobacco D'Feu

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French Avenue Tobacco D'Feu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Tobacco D'Feu opens with Cumin, Coriander, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Leather, Tobacco, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oud, and Frankincense. French Avenue's Tobacco D'Feu carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is definitely not for everyone, and you'll need a tolerant nose to get past the challenging opening. Expect a bold, spicy tobacco hit that some find divine and others utterly repulsive. Proceed with caution - it's a love-it-or-hate-it beast.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
$20.95 at FragranceShop.com 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Tobacco D'Feu Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Tobacco Mandarin by Byredo
87%
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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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Its bold and potentially polarising nature, especially the strong cumin opening and dry tobacco heart, makes it less suitable for formal or office settings. Several reviews suggest it's more for personal enjoyment or casual wear among those who appreciate its unique profile, rather than a crowd-pleaser for dates. While performance is a mixed bag, its strong character keeps it from being an everyday workhorse.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM, WATER, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, 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

Tobacco D'Feu opens with a sharp, intriguing blast of cumin and coriander, brightened by a hint of tangerine, which quickly mellows into a dominant heart of dry, leathery tobacco and resinous labdanum. The journey culminates in a deep, smoky embrace of oud, creamy sandalwood, and ancient frankincense, leaving a lingering, warm amber trail. It's a complex, oriental woody affair with a prominent spicy kick.

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Where to buy

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