French Avenue 2025 EDP

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Veneno

by Jean-Louis Sieuzac

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French Avenue Veneno is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Veneno opens with Smoke, Cinnamon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Oakmoss and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Orcanox and Vanilla. French Avenue's Veneno carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper sweet-smoky apple shisha bomb, and it clearly divides the room. Some absolutely adore its rich, gourmand depth and performance, while others find it cloying and artificial. Best to scent-test before committing to this bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
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Veneno Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Smoking Hot by Kilian
90%
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Smoking Hot the original Veneno inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple36%
Smoke33%
Cinnamon31%
Heartas listed
Tobacco62%
Oakmoss38%
Baseas listed
Vanilla60%
Orcanox40%

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, smoky accords make it far too overpowering for an office setting. However, it excels for dates and evening events due to its sensual and attention-grabbing nature. Some reviewers suggest it's too much for casual wear, labelling it as highly unsuitable for such situations.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) . WATER (AQUA) . EUGENOL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, BENZYL CINNAMATE, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE.

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

Veneno opens with a delicious, authentic blast of smoky apple and warm cinnamon, creating an immediate warmth. This fruity, spicy introduction mellows into a heart of rich tobacco and damp oakmoss, adding a sophisticated, earthy depth. The base unfolds with creamy vanilla and the subtle, inviting allure of Orcanox, rounding out a dark, sweet, and undeniably sensual experience. It evokes spiced apple pie enjoyed whilst smoking a shisha pipe.

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