Chaos

I've read through the reviews of this fragrance and only one of those descriptions matches closely to what I get when wearing it. I've had it for over a year and I usually try to wait until I have had plenty of time with something before I leave a review, unless it just blows me away and then I'll go ahead and state those facts. This one didn't blow me away, but as I spent more and more time with it and as it macerated for several months it definitely has grown on me. Here's the impression that I get when wearing this fragrance. Upon application I definitely get cherry and red fruits, but it's not black cherry. It's a very bold red cherry, berry combo that is mixed in the opening with a polished black leather accord. This is not an abrasive brown, rugged leather but a smooth, dark and bold leather. Once the fruits start to recede a little bit then you start to notice the moss in the leather accord making it slightly less rubbery than in the opening. Lastly you will notice the very powdery iris note mixing in with the fruits in the top. So from the late opening through the rest of the wear which is the majority of the time you experience it, it comes across as a very bold cherry and red berry accord that ends up very powdery because of the iris accord. Then underneath it you have a black, airy but very polished leather accord like that of a brand new $500 guess leather jacket or even like my leather motorcycle jacket and pants. It's that type of leather, and it's actually very refined and I don't have anything else like it. I think it's a great formal occasion type of fragrance and possibly even a good date night fragrance if they have a developed scent pallet. Beginners aren't going to enjoy it very much from my view, but I guess it depends on the beginner. I enjoy it a lot and it's a worthy addition to my collection. Scent; 7 out of 10 Performance; 9 out of 10 Sillage; 8 out of 10 Overall; 8 out of 10

* Very complex, unique and aptly named chaotic fragrance * Unusual leather/fruit/fougere hybrid fragrance * Powerful blend of fruity, leather, herbal, floral and vanilla aromas * Cherry, leather, oakmoss and vanilla standout notes * Unisex * Strong performer * Beautiful presentation * Leather and oakmoss notes may be offputting to some noses * Cherry note may come on like candy or cough syrup to some noses * Requires confidence to wear * Might lean too masculine for some male users * Love it or leave it proposition French Avenue's Chaos is quite the unique fragrance. It is not a clone of any of Tom Ford's cherry forward fragrances or any others you may have experienced, for that matter. It's a complex scent of notes that definitely sound chaotic on paper but work well together in practice. Which still doesn't mean this is for everyone, but its definitely better than the notes make it out to be. The notes here are accurate. This is a rather unusual and very powerful leather/fruit/fougere hybrid fragrance full of fruity, leather, herbal, floral and vanilla aromas. Cherry, leather, oakmoss and vanilla are the standout notes. The cherry note is quite strong and may come off as candy or cough syrup to some noses. Combine that aroma with both a strong leather note and a strong oakmoss note that would make classic fougeres like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui feel inadequate, and you have an extremely powerful -- but potentially very polarizing -- fragrance. Though the beautiful presentation may lead you to believe this is a feminine fragrance, some women might actually find it leans too masculine for them. This is very much a love it or leave it type of fragrance. This takes a lot of confidence to wear. If you love it as I do, you'll find a rewarding and insanely powerful performer. Highly recommended.

Inky, Cherry, Leather, Mossy, Floral MASTERPIECE I read a lot of bad reviews on this fragrance. I was apprehensive to buy it. I looked at the notes, and just could not resist myself. I pulled the trigger and got a 100 ml. bottle. I was NOT disappointed with my decision. The reviews that state that the cherry in this is a bit medicinal.... ACCURATE.... But in a Gorgeous way. Here is why- The medicinal aspect in this expression of cherry, is rounded out, deepened, and smoothed over with the vanilla, moss, and supple leather notes in the base of this fragrance. Picture this... It is a cool autumn afternoon, but not TOO cool for a convertible drive with the top down. You are sitting in the seat of a vintage convertible Jaguar coupe, with leather seats. You are in a soft, aged, leather bomber jacket, with your sunglasses on, as the warm autumn sun shines through the remaining morning fog, lifting from the mossy, sweet scented leaves that lay on the road all around you. You pull over, on a gorgeous overlook, on the winding road you are driving through the mountains, and open the bag beside you with your breakfast, that consists of a syrupy, sugary, vanilla and cherry pastry. You step from your car, close the door, and lean against the side of your coupe. The sun warms the leather of the car, and your jacket, as you lift the pastry to your mouth, and the warm, steaming scent of vanilla and cherry surround you, as the scent of soft, sunheated leather floats in the air, carried on the mossy scent of autumn leaves..... That is Chaos Extrait. It is a treat. It is classy. It smells EXPENSIVE (but is not). It is complex. It paints an experiential picture as its cloud of scent surrounds you. It will transport you. I highly recommend this masterpiece. It is not an easy reach. But, it is a reach you will not regret grabbing for.

When first unboxing this fragance, I won't lie, it smelled like a rubber factory, very plastic-ey. It was hard to wear the first couple days because that smell was extremely overpowering. After a couple weeks it smoothed down, the plastic smell is only there when you first spray it and goes away fairly fast. It starts with a very jammy, fruity leather that isn't sweet at all, like smelling a jar of raspberry jam from a distance, the leather is fairly strong but as it dries down it becomes a very supple, delicious smelling leather, it gains a sweetness and softness from the vanilla and iris. For me this lasts about 6 hours on my skin and lasts weeks on my clothes (I like to spray it on jackets because of the leather smell). It's a fragrance that's definitely not a safe blind buy but smells very classy, it smells like someone who just came out of their luxury car, that air of fresh car. At first I hated and regretted buying it after a month of buying it, I'm really enjoying it! I highly recommend it!

This is so different but common in the same time the leather is rubbery not animalic which is great for my taste i had tried dior homme parfum 2014 i didn't like it because of the animalic leather this is a great scent if you're into dark smokey leather fragrances the cherry is barely noticeable id say its more of a smoked cherry less medicinal more aggressive type a great buy if you like heavy leather fragrances ( this was a risky blind buy for me ) ( but i kinda like it :/)

opening is a nice sweet cherry and leather. its like a suede leather smell that becomes stronger in the drydown with a bit of the cherry and iris. Smells of good quality and is unique. Lasted 10 hours on my skin with moderate projection. I tested as a decant and am considering a full bottle. I enjoy this scent, but not blind buy safe. Edit- I did end up getting a full bottle and I still enjoy it months later

It feels like Tom Ford Electric Cherry tried to be Cherry Punk and missed the mark, turning into something entirely different. Instead of Cherry Punk, it comes across as Cherry Pop-rock. What stands out first is a medicinal cherry, followed by a soft leather accord stained with a milky, creamy chocolate nuance—possibly vanilla. It’s not overly sweet, and despite its quirks, I find it fairly versatile.

Cherry + Leather + Iris...this is fantastic! The leather is giving black leather jacket vibes (smooth, crisp) and the cherry is tart vs being overly sweet. The iris really becomes noticeable in the drydown and gives this an almost sultry punch. Very impressed!

I may be the only one.. but this smells like a sexy cherry lollipop to me. A gentle leather note emerges in the dry down as the candied cherry fades, but this still leans feminine to my nose. Will be really pretty for winter!

a beautiful smoky leather scent with hints of fruits and sweets, i'm a huge leather fan so i love it !

Exactly ombre leather mixed with mayar cherry. Like cherry jam and black leather jacket

*UPDATE* I sold my bottle. Nothing wrong with it at all--it is beautiful, it is a very warm cherry, leathery, sexy fragrance I just wasn't grabbing for it regularly. That being said, if I see it out and about for under $20--I'd buy it again. _____________________________________________ Hyped to the ceiling? 100%--but this is a decent fragrance with a unique enough DNA which: thank the heavens! If you have Khair, like the OG grayish bottle--that fragrance is this fragrance just a tad bit sweeter. My husband disagrees so take that for what it is. Expecting sweet because of the cherry/red fruits notes? Stop. I get such a small amount--if any--of cherry or fruits, and I get ALL the leather and moss. Like, the entire world's worth of leather and moss. It's not bad, but I was expecting something sweeter so it throws me off. Imagine you are a marketing exec and are presenting a pitch to the board. You want a fragrance that is confident, but not something that is going to over-power the room. You want to respect those in attendance and recognize their positions. This is what you would wear. Or maybe you're going on a second date somewhere intimate--dim lighting, close conversation, maybe some music--your date is going to be near to you. This fragrance isn't juvenile, no, this is mature. You don't chase, you let things come to you. This fragrance isn't going to make you stand out, but it will get you noticed. A bit redundant for my collection, so I'll be selling my bottle.

Very dark tart syrupy cherry opening, do get a hint of mixed berry in the first 15 mins with it, however unlike most cherry perfumes this cherry actually lasts until the dry down and past it. Towards about 30ish minutes a buttery soft iris comes out with some Sake (rice wine) & a boozy aspect that stays, after 1 hour I got the heavy leather and this all blended well with the rest, 8.9/10 so far need to update on longevity so far 5 hrs in we strong, not like cherry smoke, or lost cherry, the cherry is compareble to cherry punks but not exact

I love cherry as a note and I received 5mls to test of it. Its a pretty fragrance esp once you get past the synthetic opening but I have to confess that it is not my favourite cherry fragrance in my collection. The leather is quite prominent in the dry down or me and that is a no no note for me on most occasions - although done well its chefs kiss. I think if the cherry and vanilla had been turned up in this for me it would be a winner.

The fragrance has a very nice scent, with cherry and leather as the main notes I can detect. I hope it lasts longer over time because the sillage and longevity of the perfume were disappointing.

I like it. Cherry, Leather and Vanilla scent that has Iris undertone. Cooler weather and evenings out. Slightly more masculine leaning.

Cherry with leather and rubber mix. Not bad

The opening is honestly rough. To me it smells like burnt rubber. If you spray it, don't judge it for at least the first 3 minutes. After that, it settles into a leather scent. I barely get any cherry, so I'm not sure why everyone lists it as a dominant note. Leather is definitely the star here. Unfortunately, it's a disappointing leather. This was a blind buy based on a friend's recommendation, and I expected much more. If I'm wearing a leather fragrance, I want something like Tom Ford Ombre Leather, where the leather feels rich, luxurious, and deep, almost like the smell of a premium Italian leather sofa. This one feels much more one dimensional. More like smelling a regular leather wallet than a luxury leather experience. That said, it's still wearable. It's not a bad fragrance at all, just not the kind of leather I was hoping for. Maybe it just needs some time. I'm writing this only an hour after receiving the bottle, so I'll let it macerate and give it another chance. Update: Overall, it's an extremely subtle fragrance. Sometimes I honestly forget I'm even wearing it. The weird thing is that the longevity is actually great, but the scent is so soft that you have to go looking for it to appreciate what it's doing. I wore it for a full day. I never really felt like I was wearing anything special, but it's definitely easy to wear. It's the kind of fragrance I'd reach for on an ordinary day when I don't want to think too much about what I'm wearing. Personally though, I expected more, so it was a bit disappointing.

Nose Note #1001 Strawberry+cherry thick jam. Very candy-like. Very sweet, super strong, super projecting. In terms of beast gourmands - this is a leader. Synthetic? Well... One think that comes to mind is Atlantis, it's similarly synthetic, in terms of smelling like a candy flavouring. It does not smell naturalistic, but it's not like it's disgustingly unnatural. My wife really likes the sillage of this. I must say, this smells much better in the air than upclose. Upclose it's really not very nice. It is a heavy scent, but not like a leather or oud dominant scent is heavy. This is heavy purely because it's very sweet and the strawberry-cherry accord is very pronounced and very loud. It definitely has a niche appealing and it's not a safe blind buy. Definitely more feminine. I can't wear this. VERY strong. VERY projecting. 7/10, it is interesting, but not fit for men. I haven't tried anything quite like this, it is rather unique

This is, indeed, a chaotic fragrance. I was hoping for cherry - vanilla - leather. What I got was leather - moss - cough syrup. As it settles, it is a maelstrom of notes and I really did not enjoy my first impression experience of it. However, as it calms down, it does become a softer, gentler leather with cherry. It’s unisex, I guess - wear what you like. I should have been more prepared. This isn’t a fruity, friendly little bottle of happy-go-lucky spray-as-you-like fragrance. I will need to consider where and when I wear this. Performance is decent, it’s relatively loud, it’s great value for money. I need more time to consider this one.