17 community ratings

Elysian

Name: Elysian
Brand: French Avenue

UnisexClassic

7.0/ 10

Community score
17 ratings

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French Avenue Elysian is a unisex fragrance where cherry, plum and spice meet a sweet, floral-oriental body.

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Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Elysian smell like?

It opens with cherry and plum for a fruity sweetness, while Ceylonese cinnamon and cardamom add spice. The heart of violet, heliotrope and rose brings a soft floral note, and the base of leathery notes, frankincense, oud and patchouli leaves a woody, resinous, smoky depth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on few votes. Its sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather, and the unisex character works for men and women alike. Histoires de Parfums Prolixe and Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather have a close profile.