The Perfume Library

Moonstone Noire

7.3

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Moonstone Noire is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, smoky character, deepened by spice, resin and leather touches. It opens with smoky notes, and a woody base forms in the heart from cedarwood, balsam and vetiver. The base holds amber notes, vanilla, white oud and Saffiano™. Vanilla brings sweetness and a creamy texture, while the oud pushes the spicy, resinous and animal tones forward. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It is a dense, warm profile that sits comfortably on both men and women. Perfumes with a close profile include Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 and Fragrance World Incense Alchemy.

Lumière Elle

6.4

French Avenue · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Lumière Elle is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and sweet body. Ginger, mandarin orange and pear give a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while sandalwood, ambergris and Peruvian blossoms settle it onto a resinous, slightly leathery, sweet base. A synthetic touch also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. With its fresh, sweet character it reads feminine and suits everyday wear. Its profile is close to Street Origins That's London, Love and Orientica Noble.

Francique 63.55

8.3

French Avenue

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Francique 63.55 is a sweet, powdery unisex fragrance that opens with black tea, cardamom and fig and carries iris and Bourbon vetiver at its heart. Black tea, cardamom and fig give it a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, iris adds a powdery touch while vetiver brings a woody note; tonka bean and sandalwood in the base pull it towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Floral and leathery shades stay in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as soft and warm, suiting men and women alike, and voters find it good value. Lattafa Liam and Obscura Fragrancia Baba Yaga have a close profile.

Zenith Deep

8.7

French Avenue

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

French Avenue Zenith Deep is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit against the woody warmth of amberwood, sandalwood and patchouli. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with pink pepper, mint and aldehydes keeping the citrus lively. In the heart, nutmeg, ginger and jasmine add a spicy turn, with melon softening it slightly. The base of amber, labdanum, frankincense and cedarwood gives a woody ground that keeps the fresh feel. Coral Perfumes Escape Noir and Riiffs Honour have a close profile.

Spirito Mystic

8.0

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

French Avenue Spirito Mystic is a unisex scent that opens fresh and settles into a powdery, creamy, sweet gourmand depth. Bergamot, cardamom and rose give it a bright start. In the heart, powdery notes, tonka bean and sandalwood soften the scent and set the floral side on a creamy base. Vanilla, patchouli and musk leave a warm trail in which sweetness leads. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. They suggest it most for leisure and nights out, and also see it fitting evenings and daily wear. Zara Femme and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Sweet Paradise

7.6

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

French Avenue Sweet Paradise is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and projection are both rated moderate, though few votes back this up, so it is a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, but the soft, sweet profile suits easygoing daily wear. Mandarin orange, ambrette and musk open light and clean. In the heart, peach, iris, rose and peony bring a fruity floral sweetness. Tonka bean, heliotrope and barley leave a creamy, powdery warmth underneath.

Venus de Milo

7.8

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Venus de Milo is a fresh yet sweet unisex scent that opens with orange, pear nectar and caramel and settles on bourbon vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across evening, night out, leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Its unisex character suits men and women alike. The top pairs the brightness of citrus with fruity pear and sweet caramel. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and white blossoms take on a milky softness. The base of bourbon vanilla, musk, ambroxan and benzoin leaves a creamy, powdery, gourmand trail.

Opus Magnum

7.0

French Avenue · 2025

Green · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Opus Magnum is a spicy, smoky masculine scent that opens on bergamot, basil and frankincense and settles into tobacco, oud and Peru balsam. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, close to eight out of ten, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as masculine, and its dense build suits cooler weather best. The top pairs bergamot and basil for a green, spicy start, with frankincense and cardamom adding resinous depth. In the heart, lavender, fenugreek and tobacco push the scent towards smoky and leathery. The base of oud, Peru balsam, tonka bean and amber dries down woody and oriental, with a warm finish.

Pisces

8.0

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

French Avenue Pisces is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance built around cardamom, blackcurrant and vetiver. It opens with cardamom and margarita against the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant. Juniper berry and ginger add a spicy touch in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli and tonka bean turns it earthy and softly sweet, while an aquatic feel runs quietly throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted so far. Most voters pick it for daily wear, followed by leisure and nights out. Rabanne 1 Million Cologne and Zimaya Spectrum have a close profile.

Enigma Une

8.2

French Avenue · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

French Avenue Enigma Une is a masculine fougère that pairs a fresh, spicy opening with a sweet, resinous and smoky woody base. The top is built from cardamom, grapefruit, cinnamon and nutmeg: grapefruit brings the freshness, cinnamon and nutmeg the warmth. Lavender in the heart sets the fougère character. The base of liquorice, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and Haitian vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it into something woody and smoky. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a masculine scent, and its mix of fresh, spicy and sweet tones suits everyday wear as well as evenings out. Emir Men and Fragrance World Aswad have a close profile.

Nabatieh / النبطية

8.5

French Avenue · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

French Avenue Nabatieh / النبطية is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a creamy, woody character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with almond, cardamom and cinnamon, a sweet spice accord. The heart of date, coffee, vanilla and iris turns that warmth creamy and powdery. The base of tonka bean, cedarwood and smoky notes adds a woody ground, and a synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Sagittarius

7.2

French Avenue · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

French Avenue Sagittarius is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, oriental character and citrus and spice touches, made for anyone as a unisex scent. It opens on cherry blossom, followed by a heart of heliotrope and iris. That floral heart gives the scent a soft, powdery texture. Musk sits in the base and dries it down on a creamy, sweet footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is not a firm verdict. There are no season or occasion votes, so it's hard to say when it suits best; its powdery sweetness wears easily day to day. Its profile is close to Hermès Musc Pallida and Chanel Comète.

Virgo

7.9

French Avenue · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

French Avenue Virgo is a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance built around bergamot, jasmine and oud. It opens with bergamot, ginger and passion fruit, which give a fresh, lightly fruity and spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and osmanthus add a soft floral note, while oud settles them onto a smoky, resinous base. The dry-down turns woody and leathery through labdanum, papyrus, patchouli and vetiver. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, and they view it favourably for the price. It reads masculine. Widian Samar and Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice have a close profile.

Aquarius

7.6

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

French Avenue Aquarius is a fresh, aquatic and woody unisex fragrance that opens with kelp and pepper and settles into oud and styrax. It opens with kelp and pepper, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, ambergris and fir balsam blend the watery feel with a resinous edge. The base of oud, woods and styrax rests on an earthy, woody, faintly sweet ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a few votes stand behind those ratings. It suits men and women alike and doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Tom Ford Oud Minérale and Maksim Perfume L'Oud Marin have a close profile.

Taurus

7.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Taurus is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance in which citrus and green tones lead. It opens with clover, bergamot zest and ginger, where citrus brightness is held in check by a light spicy edge. In the heart, amyris, freesia and cashmere wood add a soft floral and woody touch, and the base of musk, amber and vegetal amber dries down on a warm, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with caution. Its fresh build suits everyday wear, and it reads masculine.

Saffron Elixir

8.1

French Avenue

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

French Avenue Saffron Elixir is a unisex gourmand-spicy scent led by saffron and cardamom, sweetened by caramel and amber. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough impression. It is a full, noticeable fragrance that works for both men and women. It opens with saffron and cardamom in a spicy first impression. Toward the heart, caramel and amber sweeten it clearly. In the base, sandalwood, oakmoss and frankincense set a woody, slightly smoky ground. The overall feel is sweet, oriental and warm.

Elysian

7.0

French Avenue

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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

Mystic Leather

8.7

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

French Avenue Mystic Leather is a smoky, leathery unisex fragrance that opens with saffron and incense and settles into smoked wood and patchouli. The top holds gaiac wood, woody notes, saffron and incense, so the first impression is spicy and smoky. In the heart, amber, sugar cane, violet and leathery notes sweeten it and add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and smoked wood keeps the oriental, woody side in front. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small. Its warm, sweet, smoky build suits cooler weather, and it reads equally well on men and women. Château de Versailles Madame de Maintenon and Lattafa Khalta have a close profile.

Ravine Ginger

8.4

French Avenue · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Ravine Ginger is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of citrus and ginger with a floral, sweet and woody base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good; the ratings rest on only a few votes, but the overall picture is positive. With no season or occasion votes, it is enough to say that its fresh yet sweet build gives it an easygoing, everyday character that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Bergamot, ginger and lemon lead, the citrus freshness meeting the spicy warmth of ginger. In the heart, rose, orange blossom, jasmine and magnolia add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, vanilla and patchouli closes sweet, earthy and woody. Its profile is close to Al Haramain Maze and Chanel Allure Homme.

Chocola Addict

7.3

French Avenue · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Chocola Addict is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, led by tangerine and chocolate and deepened by leather and vanilla. It opens with tangerine's fruity brightness meeting chocolate. In the heart, leather and frankincense add a spicy, resinous weight. Vanilla and myrrh keep the base sweet, with the earthy and leathery tones staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small. With its gourmand character it suits cooler weather and anyone who likes sweet scents, and it reads as a men's fragrance. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Svensk Parfym Sadel have a close profile.

Mythical Gryphon

7.6

French Avenue

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

French Avenue Mythical Gryphon is a men's fragrance that carries a spicy opening of cardamom, bergamot and pepper into a woody-oriental body of rose, cinnamon and cedarwood. The top is cardamom, bergamot, pepper and saffron, so spice and citrus sit side by side. In the heart, cinnamon and rose come forward, while cedarwood and Akigalawood® anchor them in wood. The base of vetiver, patchouli, vanilla and amber sweetens the scent and closes it with a resinous warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage good and rate it well for the price, though the number of votes is small. With its spicy, sweet character it reads as masculine. Nez à Nez Rosier Ardent and Birkholz Amber Intense have a close profile.

Glorious Oud Royal Blanc

8.2

French Avenue

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Glorious Oud Royal Blanc is a fresh, citrusy floral with a woody, powdery backdrop, made for men and women alike. It opens on magnolia and blackcurrant, a floral note with a lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, mandarin orange and white musk soften the citrus into something clean and powdery. The base of sandalwood and bergamot keeps the scent woody but light rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the lasting power high, though the number of votes is small, so take that as a hint only. It suits anyone who wants a clean, fresh scent that sits between masculine and feminine. Initio Musk Therapy and Granado Imperial have a close profile.

Ighwa / إغواء

8.2

French Avenue · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

French Avenue Ighwa / إغواء is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a green, floral and woody body, finished with a slightly smoky, spicy edge. It opens fresh and lightly spiced with mandarin orange, coriander seed and pink pepper. In the heart, violet leaf, rose, patchouli and cedarwood build a green, earthy middle. The base of musk, vanilla, moss, leather and Amber Xtreme™ sweetens the scent and leaves a warm, smoky finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative reading. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine and is easy to wear through the day.

Exotic Rose

7.6

French Avenue

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

French Avenue Exotic Rose is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with spice and sweetness. Saffron and pepper open it with a spicy edge, while rose carries the floral heart. Patchouli and labdanum ground it in the base, giving a woody, oriental feel. Aquatic and sweet accords keep it fresh. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so this is only an early impression. Its value for money scores high too. Ishtara Sumerian Night and Side Story Sunday Service have a close profile.