French Avenue 2025 EDP

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Zenith Blue

by Jean-Louis Sieuzac

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French Avenue Zenith Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac. Zenith Blue opens with Bergamot and Elemi, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. French Avenue's Zenith Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a cheeky nod to a modern classic. Zenith Blue smells remarkably like Sauvage EDT, capturing its crowd-pleasing zest and peppery swagger. Performance can be a bit of a lottery, with some raving about beast-mode projection whilst others find it vanishes in an hour. Still, it's a solid, affordable alternative.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Zenith Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it versatile for casual wear and daily use. While generally well-regarded, variability in projection means it's less of a consistent powerhouse for formal events and can be a bit 'too much' for some office environments if over-sprayed.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Zenith Blue kicks off with a bright, clean burst of bergamot, quickly sharpened by spicy elemi and a distinct pepper note. As it settles, smooth lavender and green geranium emerge, balancing the initial zest. The base anchors this fresh spice with earthy vetiver and patchouli, while ambroxan provides a pervasive, modern amber warmth that lingers on the skin.

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