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.

Very earthy , green , woody , nature -like scent. It’s 100% unisex. Clean , earth smell. I imagine going in the woods and smelling the aroma from the soil, with earths and wild flowers mixed in it . It is not flowery scent. Unique and non- offensive but lasts

Just trying this out and it is a dead ringer for Shem. However, it is quite masculine leaning but can be unisex with the right kind of skin chemistry on a bad-ass lady. Definitely not just "For Women" as listed here.

SULTRY WOODS Eau De Parfum -Men TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender MIDDLE NOTES: Cedarwood, Praline, Saffron BASE NOTES: Leather, Musk, Patchouli Inspired by Parfums De Marley Haltane

Very, very close to Shem by Nishane! 53% fem leaning in my opinion, but in unisex zone in general. Not that dense and potent as Shem, but great alternative.

* Attractive floral/leather hybrid fragrance * A rare floral that is great for male users * Good combination of floral rose, herbal, leather, spicy, woody and amber aromas * Unisex * Strong performer * Niche quality * Classy presentation * May lean too masculine for some female users due to the leather note * May lean too feminine for some male users due to the floral rose notes * Not good for younger users who prefer the fresh and sweet fragrance DNA Fragrance World's Sultry Woods is part of their high end French Avenue line and a clone of Nishane's Shem. This is a very attractive hybrid fragrance that combines a classic floral DNA with a classic leather one. It's a good combination of floral rose, leather, spicy, woody and amber aromas. This is the rare floral fragrance that is great for male users. It will take some confidence for men to wear if they have an issue with florals. Female users must be similarly confident due to the masculine leather note. For both sexes, this is very rewarding for anyone with that confidence. This is a strong performer, has a very classy presentation, and is niche quality. It's a unique and interesting fragrance and a unique and interesting person will enjoy wearing it. Highly recommended.

Nose Note #625 This is unisex. It's like a mix between Tuscan Leather, Soleil de Jeddah, Blue Talisman and Fleur Narcotique. Women can definitely wear it with comfort, but only if they like a strong leather note. The rose is very nice and prominent. It's mildly sweet. And it's very very strong. If you are looking for a performer, this is 100% it. The quality is top level. It has a strong leather note, but not like a leather boot, it's a lot like Tuscan Leather's raspberry leather. The flowery-sweet aspect is also very strong and somehow feels airy at times. It's easier to wear than Tuscan Leather. UPD. after half a year of wear. Honestly, it smells A LOT like Tuscan Leather. I don't understand why don't more people pick up on this... I'll be buying a sample of Shems to compare 8/10, a very solid unisex fragrance upd. 7.5/10, I'm dropping the rating slightly because of the apparent similarity to Tuscan Leather. This one is still more rosy though which is interesting

This went from hate to like within a few months. It does need to be sprayed about 20 times and left alone. Not a blind buy, very niche, but then again it smells like nothing out there.

Some say it smells earthy, this has 0.0000000% earthiness Sorry for the description, but the closest thing to this scent is a steamy sour fart, literally not metaphorically. There is a pungent sourness here, the kind of fart that comes from a cheesy taco. I hope this changes, because I couldn't enjoy any rose perfume for a few days after smelling this 2.8/10 But it is good quality as usual with FA, thats why I like FA, eve their farts are hight quality

Right of the rip this is 100% poo poo juice with some earthy aromatic compounds. A very desperate vegan fart perhaps. With that said, it is interesting. Once the poo poo smell fades into the background, I get a gasoline ensemble that turns into a Tuscan Leatheresaque green aromatic fragrance. Not for me, but for fragrance lovers this could be a worthwhile addition for people who want something that stands out from the crowd

The language some use to attack a fragrance doesn't make any sense, neither contextual nor literal! This is a niche quality fragrance. It's a unique and pleasant combination of leather and florals, mainly rose but not in rosy way. A signature scent to remember.

I love this. Absolutely love it! The floral/light fruity notes with the cypriol and leather is just *chef's kiss* I think this might be a difficult scent for some people, but Im all over it. Or it's all over me..

I just got this and now I'm so annoyed because it does smell like Nishane Shem for a fraction of the price. (I also have Shem in my collection)

1:1 alternative to Shem by Nishane. It doesn’t have the same beastly performance but it is quite strong and rich!