**FRENCH AVENUE CARNAL DESIRE**


**​Notes** : Top: Cinnamon, Raspberry, Bergamot; Middle: Cotton Candy, Orris (Iris root), Rose; Base: Leather, Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar, Oud.


**​Impression/Scent Profile** : Great Packaging
the first spray is a surprising blend of gourmand sweetness and spice. You get that sharp, slightly synthetic kick of raspberry blended with warming cinnamon it's like someone spilled a berry syrup with the bergamot trying to be there.
Idk if it's just me I felt it's very close to Armaf Untold or French Avenue. Coco Morado The middle is where this scent gets interesting, and frankly, a bit polarizing. The cotton candy note is LOUD. It's not a subtle whisper of sugar cloyingly sweet and powdery, held in check by the refined, slightly chalky presence of Orris which im still training my nose to recognize and a distant, velvety rose. The dry down is the redemption for me. The sweetness mellows out, and you get that beautiful leather and oud backbone mixed with creamy vanilla. It stops being a dessert and becomes a dark, inviting, woody scent. If I smelled this on a jacket, I'd definitely lean in for a second sniff.


**​Sillage** : Strong. This projects well for the first 1.5-2 hours. It's not a subtle office scent; this is date night or wedding function projection. Expect a good 2-3 foot cloud.


**Longevity** : Wore this to a event, and I was getting whiffs of the woody base 8 hours later. It clings to fabric like anything.


**Verdict** : Don't buy this expecting a traditional French leather scent. It's a sweet, gourmand, woody-leather Middle Eastern blend. That sugary opening is a touch much, almost headache inducing until it settles into that gorgeous base. I’ll give it a solid 7.5/10 just on the performance.Not a daily wear buy.




**SWISS ARABIAN SHAGHAF OUD TONKA**


**​Notes** : 
Top: Almond; Middle: Cinnamon Bark, Tunisian Orange Blossom, Turkish Rose; Base: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amberwood.

**​Impression/Scent Profile** :

Slightly Feminine leaning but can be worn by Guys,I'll personally love this to smell on a woman. 
People see "Oud" in the name and expect a medicinal blast, but the truth is, this is all about Tonka. The opening is pure, creamy almond it's like a finely ground badam barfi, with a nutty, slightly bitter sweet edge. This isn't just almond oil; it has a rich, dense texture to it. Quickly, the cinnamon bark comes in, giving it a warm, almost chai spice vibe, but again, the sweetness is the dominating force. What I really appreciate is the floral lift from the Tunisian Orange Blossom and Turkish Rose in the mid. It gives a gentle, slightly honeyed quality that keeps the almond from becoming flat and prevents the fragrance from being just a pure sugar rush. The dry down? Heaven. That's when the Tonka Bean fully takes over, blending with the creamy vanilla and the soft, dry Amberwood. It’s unbelievably smooth, warm, and inviting. It's the scent of a luxurious, warm embrace, not a loud declaration.


**​Sillage** : Moderate to Good. It doesn't scream like some other Swiss Arabians, but it leaves a beautiful, dense wake (a proper sillage trail) for a good 2-3 hours. It's polite but noticeable.


**Longevity** : Exceptional. Wore this to an air conditioned setting on a Friday, and the vanilla tonka base was still present on my skin after 9 hours. Still smelled it on my clothes the next day too.

**Verdict** : 
Don't let the name fool you it's Tonka Vanilla Gourmand first, woody last. A perfect cold weather and date night weapon. The quality of the blend is outstanding for the price; nothing smells harsh or synthetic. It’s warm, sweet, and comforting.easy 9/10

CARNAL DESIRE and Shagaf Tonka Review.