French Avenue Western Shisha Eau de Parfum

French Avenue Western Shisha Eau de Parfum is one of the brand's more playful 2025 releases, opening with juicy grapes, bubble gum, olibanum and davana. It smells exactly like its name suggests, a candied, fruity burst that's immediately recognisable and fun rather than serious or formal.

What does Western Shisha smell like?

The heart is where the fragrance's namesake accord shows up, an apple shisha note paired with rum and jasmine that leans into sweet, smoky fruit rather than anything floral or formal. It settles into a simple patchouli and vanilla base, keeping the dry-down soft and warm without adding extra complexity to what is essentially a fun, fruity gourmand from start to finish on skin.

• Top notes: grapes, bubble gum, olibanum, davana
• Heart notes: apple shisha accord, rum, jasmine
• Base notes: patchouli, vanilla

Performance and when to wear it

Western Shisha is typically moderate on skin, with the sweet top and heart notes more noticeable than the simple base. It works well as a casual, everyday fragrance, especially for anyone who wants something sweet and fruity without going full dessert gourmand on a warm South African day.

Who is it for?

It's positioned as unisex, and the grape, bubble gum and apple combination will appeal most to fans of sweet, fruity fragrances who want something a little different from standard vanilla or caramel gourmands.