French Avenue
French Avenue Royal Blend Bourbon Extrait de Parfum
A drier, herbal bourbon variation on Royal Blend, with cinnamon, lavender and an oak-balsam base. Unisex, evening wear.
French Avenue Royal Blend Bourbon Extrait de Parfum is a extrait de parfum from French Avenue built around cinnamon, peppermint, bark up top, moving into a bourbon, lavender heart and settling on a oak, peru balsam base.
What does Royal Blend Bourbon smell like?
Royal Blend Bourbon opens with a spiced, herbal edge of cinnamon, peppermint and basil over dry bark, a cooler and more aromatic take than the original Royal Blend. The heart brings the bourbon note forward properly, paired with lavender, giving it a boozy, slightly medicinal warmth that's distinctive within the wider Royal Blend line. The base settles into oak and Peru balsam, a resinous, woody finish that leans drier and less sweet than the vanilla-forward original.
- Top notes: cinnamon, peppermint, bark, basil
- Heart notes: bourbon, lavender
- Base notes: oak, peru balsam
Performance and when to wear it
As an extrait de parfum, Royal Blend Bourbon is built for good staying power, and consensus points to typically long-lasting performance on skin thanks to the concentration and the resinous oak-balsam base. It's suited to cooler weather and evenings, where its boozy, herbal warmth is most flattering. One to two sprays is enough given how strongly it projects.
Who is it for?
Royal Blend Bourbon suits fans of the original Royal Blend who want a drier, more herbal, bourbon-forward variation. It works well for both men and women who enjoy boozy, spiced fragrances with less sweetness and more oak character.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Blend Bourbon long-lasting?+
Yes, as an extrait de parfum it's typically long-lasting on skin, with the oak-balsam base giving it strong staying power.
Is Royal Blend Bourbon for men or women?+
It's marketed as unisex, and the spiced, boozy-herbal profile suits both men and women.
Which size should I buy?+
It's currently sold in a 100ml bottle, the standard full-size option for this release.
At a glance
Royal Blend Bourbon by French Avenue — Woody – Woody Aromatic. Launched 2025. Price in South Africa: R420. Best for: power meeting, weekend getaway, autumn, winter.
- Scent profile
- Woody – Woody Aromatic
- Launched
- 2025
- Price in South Africa
- R420
- Gender
- Unisex
- Best for
- Power Meeting, Weekend Getaway, Autumn, Winter
Main Accords
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How this scent unfolds on your skin
Community Opinions
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Power Meeting
“Quiet confidence in a bottle. Let the work speak — the fragrance just underlines it.”
Weekend Getaway
“Pack light, smell incredible — this one travels well.”
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This Scent Is For
Grounded & sophisticated — commands quiet respect.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🍂 Autumn (80%)
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Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
How to Layer Royal Blend Bourbon
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AI Review Summary
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Royal Blend Bourbon takes the familiar warmth of French Avenue's original Royal Blend and steers it somewhere drier and more complex — opening with a spiced, herbal burst of cinnamon, peppermint and basil over dry bark before settling into its signature boozy bourbon and lavender heart. The base of oak and Peru balsam keeps things resinous and woody rather than sweet, which is what sets it apart from the vanilla-leaning original. As an extrait de parfum, it's built to last, so one or two sprays is genuinely all you need — save this one for cool evenings or winter nights out when that boozy, spiced warmth has room to really shine. It'll appeal most to those who love the Royal Blend DNA but prefer their fragrances with more oak character and less dessert-like sweetness.
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