Royal Blend Bourbon by French Avenue

Extrait de Parfum • Unisex (leans masculine) • Spicy Woody / Boozy Gourmand

Product description

Royal Blend Bourbon by French Avenue is a bold, rich and distinctive fragrance launched in 2025 that’s built around a boozy, whiskey‑inspired character. It combines warm spices, aromatic herbal brightness and a rugged wood‑resin base, creating a scent that evokes the warmth and complexity of aged bourbon paired with elegant woody depth. It’s a unique and memorable fragrance that stands out for lovers of gourmand boozy profiles.  

Inspiration / Dupe

This fragrance isn’t officially marketed as a clone of any designer scent, but many enthusiasts discuss its boozy‑spicy woody profile and compare its overall vibe to boozy niche fragrances (and even note a resemblance to Killian’s Angels’ Share / Old Fashioned family in vibe), though it stands on its own.  

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Notes (short)

Top Notes:

Cinnamon, Bark, Peppermint, Basil  

Heart Notes:

Bourbon Whiskey, Lavender  

Base Notes:

Oakwood, Peru Balsam  

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What it smells like

Royal Blend Bourbon opens with a warm, spicy boozy burst — cinnamon bark and aromatic herbs (peppermint and basil) give it energy and a savory edge. The heart centers around rich bourbon whiskey accord and soft lavender, adding depth and an almost intoxicating warmth. The base settles into oakwood and resinous Peru balsam, lending a woody, balsamic finish with a subtle smokiness and creamy warmth.  

Some wearers describe the opening as strongly boozy (some say it literally smells like whiskey in a bottle) and note hints of woody spice and even dark chocolate or mint‑like facets emerging over time.  

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Performance

Community consensus shows:

• Longevity: Moderate to long — generally several hours on skin with a noticeable dry‑down.  

• Sillage: Moderate — noticeable presence but not overpowering.  

• Projection: Strong opening that then settles into a closer but lingering trail.  

Some wearers notice that performance and projection become smoother after maceration (letting the bottle rest).  

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Best for

• Fall & winter evenings — the boozy, warm profile shines in cooler weather.  

• Night outs & special occasions — bold and memorable signature scent.  

• Casual luxe & confident wearers — for those who enjoy adventurous profiles with depth.  

• Fans of boozy, spicy‑woody fragrances — especially those who like whiskey and oak vibes