{"product_id":"veneneo-scarlet-100ml-edp-by-french-avenue","title":"Veneneo Scarlet 100ml EDP By French Avenue","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Strawberry, Blackberry, Caramel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Raspberry, Cedar, Cinnamon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Leather, Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Fir Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent Family\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dark Fruity Gourmand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender\u003c\/strong\u003e - Unisex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e - Evenings, date nights, and anywhere you want a bold, addictive signature scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVeneneo Scarlet by French Avenue is built around the same crimson, dark-gourmand DNA that made Stéphane Humbert Lucas' Venom Incarnat one of niche perfumery's most talked-about strawberry compositions. This 100ml bottle brings that bold, evolving character — playful fruit up top, leathery seduction underneath — into a striking crimson presentation of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVenom Incarnat was created by Stéphane Humbert Lucas as part of his La Collection Serpent, designed to be a \"terrific love potion\" — a fragrance built around the contrast between innocent, sun-ripened strawberry and something darker and more dangerous underneath. It became one of the most discussed fruity-gourmand niche releases in recent years, generating genuinely passionate and divided opinion within the fragrance community. \u003cstrong\u003eVeneneo Scarlet\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that same red-fruit-meets-leather concept and channels it into its own bold, crimson identity, described by its own house as a masterclass in \"dark gourmand\" perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVeneneo Scarlet opens with strawberry, blackberry and caramel, a mouth-watering, juicy introduction that creates an immediate sense of luxurious, playful indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe heart brings in raspberry, cedar and cinnamon, taking a spicier, woodier turn as the ripe raspberry meets the dry heat of cinnamon and the structure of cedar — this is where the fragrance really begins its dramatic evolution on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base settles into leather, caramel, vanilla, patchouli, tonka bean and fir resin, a powerhouse finish where rugged leather and earthy patchouli are softened by a second wave of caramel, vanilla and toasted tonka, with a touch of fir resin adding a sophisticated, balsamic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Honest Note on Performance and Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe strawberry-forward opening in this style of composition is genuinely polarizing within the wider fragrance community — some find it deliciously bold and addictive, others find it leans synthetic on their skin, particularly in the first 10 to 15 minutes before the leather-patchouli base begins to emerge. If you love a realistic, true-to-fruit strawberry note, know upfront that this leans into a more stylised, candied interpretation rather than a literal one. What's consistently praised across this scent family is the dramatic evolution on skin and the strength of the leathery, vanilla-tonka dry-down, which reviewers of the wider genre describe as genuinely addictive and long-wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed and boxed for freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above average, with the leather-patchouli-tonka base carrying the fragrance well into the evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and noticeable on application, especially through the fruity opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong indoors; confident and addictive once fully dried down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter, and evenings and date nights year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strawberry-forward opening is stylised rather than literal, and reads as a little synthetic to some noses — give it 10 to 15 minutes to move into its spicier, woodier heart before judging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrench Avenue is a fragrance house producing bold, richly composed interpretations of celebrated niche perfumes, with a particular focus on dramatic, evolving compositions. Veneneo Scarlet is one of their standout dark-gourmand releases. At Dubai Blends, we work directly with authorised Middle Eastern distributors to bring fragrances like this one to Australian customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"This is a very sweet and fruity scent grounded with darker accords — one of the more interesting strawberry compositions I've come across, if a little polarizing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"An intense burst of sweet red fruits up top, slowly settling into a warm, sensual base of leather, vanilla and woods. Bold and seductive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"I've smelled the original and this is incredibly similar, and it lasts a long time on the skin too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Veneneo Scarlet by French Avenue smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt opens with strawberry, blackberry and caramel, moves into a raspberry, cedar and cinnamon heart, and settles into a leather, patchouli, vanilla and tonka bean base. Overall it's a bold, dramatic dark fruity gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the fragrance it's inspired by?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's built around the same red-fruit-meets-leather concept as Stéphane Humbert Lucas' Venom Incarnat, and reviewers who've tried both describe them as incredibly similar in character and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a men's or women's fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's unisex, with a bold, evolving character marketed for both men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLongevity is above average, with the leather-patchouli-tonka base carrying the fragrance well through an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best season or occasion to wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter suit it best, along with evenings and date nights where a bold, addictive signature scent fits perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Dubai Blends ship this Australia-wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fast and tracked to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and everywhere in between. If you like this one, check out our Hibaaya by Al Absar or Sugar Mallow Collection by Atralia for more gourmand options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet Veneneo Scarlet sit for 10 to 15 minutes after applying before forming a full opinion — the strawberry opening is deliberately bold and stylised, but the real magic of this fragrance is in how it evolves into that leathery, spiced, tonka-rich base underneath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49231381102775,"sku":null,"price":44.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/IMG-7811.png?v=1790252163","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/veneneo-scarlet-100ml-edp-by-french-avenue","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}