Liquid Brun by French Avenue

Eau de Parfum • Unisex (leans masculine) • Woody Spicy Gourmand

Product description

Liquid Brun by French Avenue is a rich, sweet, spicy gourmand fragrance that’s become popular for its warm vanilla‑cinnamon profile with woody depth. It opens with a bold spicy aromatic energy, transitions into a creamy vanilla‑forward heart, and settles into a cozy, slightly sweet woody base — perfect for cooler weather evenings and nights out. 

Inspiration / Dupe

Liquid Brun is widely regarded in the fragrance community as a very close dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr — especially in its vanilla‑spice‑wood personality. This resemblance is a community observation and not an official claim by the manufacturer. 

Notes (short)

Top Notes:

Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Bergamot 

Heart Notes:

Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi 

Base Notes:

Praline, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Musk 

What it smells like

Liquid Brun opens with warm spicy cinnamon and cardamom layered with fresh citrus notes like bergamot and orange blossom for an energetic, gourmand start. The heart transitions into a creamy, rich vanilla accentuated by resinous elemi, giving it smooth sweetness and aromatic depth. The dry‑down becomes gourmand‑woody with praline, ambroxan, guaiac wood and musk, creating a warm, cozy trail ideal for fall and winter evenings. 

Community reviewers often describe it as a comforting vanilla‑cinnamon gourmand with woody warmth, with some saying it smells like a bakery‑style dessert or vanilla spice cake after the top stage. Others note that the opening can be sharp or synthetic until the vanilla softens with maceration. 

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate to long,  many users report 6–10+ hours on skin, with lingering scent on clothing even longer.  
• Sillage: Moderate, noticeable without overwhelming 
• Projection: Strong early spicy‑sweet opening that softens into a warm close‑to‑skin trail.  

Note: Performance varies by bottle batch and how long it has rested  maceration (letting the bottle sit for 1–2 weeks) often improves smoothness and richness according to fragrance communities.

Best for

• Fall & winter evenings, the warm spices and vanilla shine in cooler weather.  
• Nights out & special occasions, gourmand warmth leaves an impression.  
• Evening wear, bold and cozy presence.  
• Fans of gourmand vanilla‑spicy profiles, especially lovers of cinnamon, vanilla, and rich woods.