Sultry Woods

Woo boy! This stuff is challenging. Harsh leather in the opening carries a strong fecal quality, though not nearly as bad as FM Rose & Cuir (which I do not at all enjoy, and keep a sample of just to spray for people when they ask for the most challenging scent I have). It has a strange, green quality to it despite being very smooth - the previous review said it's like taking a dump in a pine forest, and I have to concur. I also concur that it's not nearly as disgusting as it sounds - if you like stronger leathers and ouds, you won't be shocked by this. The rose is pretty aggressive and comes out very strongly when the fecal leather dies own after a few minutes of wearing. I would say they start to switch places - it becomes an intense rose with leather taking a slight backseat, then alternating throughout the lifetime of the scent. This is a legitimate niche experience that will be quite challenging for most people. Dead ringer for Shem by Nishane, though without the absurd performance. I can't imagine how ballsy you'd have to be to wear this knowing it will be stuck to you for 24 hours and fill up every room you walk through lol, so I consider the reduced (but still strong) performance to be a plus with this specific scent. It's very odd that this is not only unisex, but could easily be considered both more male and more female at the same time. I don't know if I will ever wear it, but I also don't think I'll get rid of it - I enjoy the experience for what it is and will certainly spray it on my arm while I'm chilling at home just to sniff at my leisure. Wearing in public will be much more challenging I'm sure.

The reviewer below is incorrect regarding the notes. This is not a Haltane dupe. The notes listed on Fragrantica ARE correct but just in case there are any doubts, these are the notes directly from the French Avenue website: Top notes : Turkish Rose, Geranium, Cardamom Heart notes Cypriol oil, osmanthus, amber Base notes Leather, Vetiver, Elemi. Here is the link for reference: https://www.french-avenue-parfum.com/en/product-2/eau-de-parfum-sultry-woods/ I’m also currently wearing this and can confirm the notes above. Let’s normalize doing research before posting misinformation This smells like if you were walking through a forest after it rained, there is wet mulch underneath your feet and you are carrying a fresh cut bouquet of roses. It is a super unique and weirdly comforting scent profile and one that I highly enjoy. If you like Nishane Shem, you’ll like this. I would say the DNA is VERY CLOSE but Shem is beast mode where this one is slightly less. Honestly, I prefer this..this aromatic scent profile can get a bit overwhelming so this slightly toned down version is perfect and more wearable IMO. As always, scent is subjective and so are opinions.

A very rose forward fragrance, so you definitely have to enjoy rose. After the initial contact, it blends so beautifully with leather, earthy/woodsy richness and gorgeous florals. This is dense but still airy in a way that it’s not overpowering. Performance is great, stayed on my shirt all night. Highly recommend!! The smell is very original as well. You won’t be smelling like everyone else 🤞🏽 Also, it’s funny seeing the rates on here compared to Parfumo. It’s rated as “controversial” which is funny to me for some reason, because it’s not like it stinks lol it’s actually really good Stop by my TikTok for some fragrance content: nerolicannoli

This exquisite masterpiece has the same scent as Nishan shem, but with slightly less intensity. It sillage lasts 3 hours and longevity 10 hours. The fragrance oils are luxurious, and the bottle is exquisitely elegant. And at less than a quarter of the price, this perfume is worth every penny.

It smells awesome for those who like forest-rain smells and last a lot. I got 1 spray in my arm to test it at 3pm and it was 1am and I can stell smell it by closing my nose to it. For like 6 hours was projecting all the time and has a nice sillage. Age should be 25+ and 100% man.