Acquired

French Avenue 2025 EDT

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Western Shisha

by Meabh (Mave) Mc Curtin

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French Avenue Western Shisha is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Meabh (Mave) Mc Curtin. Western Shisha opens with Davana, Wine Grape, Bubble Gum, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Apple, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. French Avenue's Western Shisha carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher and not for the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some calling it a unique shisha experience and others dismissing it as synthetic vape sludge. Definitely try before you commit, unless you fancy a very expensive gamble.
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Confident
  • Cozy
  • Energetic
Western Shisha Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fruity
100%
Sweet
77%
Rum
68%
Vanilla
64%
Woody
63%
Amber
60%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong longevity and the often divisive nature of its 'challenging' scent profile, this isn't one for the office where subtlety is key. It shines brightest on a date or for casual evening wear, where its bold character and the boozy, sweet accords can be appreciated without overwhelming a formal setting.

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About

It kicks off with a boozy grape and sweet bubble gum burst, laced with a hint of Davana's fruity-herbal intrigue and the delicate smoky whisper of frankincense. The heart softens into a juicy rum-soaked apple, brightened by jasmine. As it settles, a sweet vanilla anchors the composition, deepened by earthy patchouli, creating a warm, fruity, and slightly woody dry-down.