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Zenith Vanilla

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French Avenue Zenith Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Zenith Vanilla opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Rum, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Benzoin. French Avenue's Zenith Vanilla carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Zenith Vanilla has folks either absolutely loving its fizzy, boozy vanilla cola vibe or recoiling from what they call an 'old lady' incense-bomb. It’s got depth and performance, but it's certainly not for everyone.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
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Zenith Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Vanilla Diorama by Dior
24%
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Vanilla Diorama the original Zenith Vanilla inspired by

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and excellent longevity, this fragrance might be too overwhelming for an office setting. It shines on date nights and social events where its boozy, warm vanilla can truly captivate, though its unique character might be a bit too casual for very formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AQUA), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ANISE ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERNAIOL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

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

Zenith Vanilla opens with a candied orange and rum punch, quickly leading into a unique fizzy cola effect. The heart introduces a soft, powdery violet and jasmine that blends seamlessly with a resinous, smoky base of styrax, patchouli, and benzoin. The drydown settles into a warm, addictive vanilla, rich with a leathery, balsamic sweetness that lingers beautifully.

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