{"product_id":"western-shisha-100ml-edp-french-avenue","title":"Western Shisha 100ml EDP By French Avenue","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes, Bubble Gum, Olibanum, Davana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum, Apple Shisha Accord, Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Vanilla Smoky Gourmand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter, evenings, and occasions calling for a bold, statement scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWestern Shisha is French Avenue's take on Kilian's Smoking Hot, channeling that same smoky, sweet, hookah-lounge energy — one reviewer describes wearing it as a genuine \"brief visit to a shisha bar.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrench Avenue built Western Shisha around one of niche perfumery's most talked-about modern tobacco gourmands, part of the brand's own take on the smoky-sweet genre that's swept fragrance social media in recent years. Created by perfumer Meabh Mc Curtin, it's designed to capture the full sensory experience of a hookah lounge — the sweet fruit, the rum, the curling smoke — in a wearable, long-lasting composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt opens with grapes, bubble gum, olibanum, and davana — sweet, resinous, and playfully fruity, an immediately eye-catching introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe heart brings rum, apple shisha accord, and jasmine together, developing a distinctly boozy, smoky character that reviewers say genuinely evokes chewing gum with grape juice and a strong pull of shisha smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base settles into vanilla and patchouli, delivering a warm, creamy, rounded finish that reviewers note becomes increasingly pleasing over time — smoother and more suited to everyday autumn-winter wear than the bold opening suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn Honest Note on the Comparison\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is best understood as capturing the spirit and genre of its inspiration rather than a precise, note-for-note replica — reviewers who know both well point out that Western Shisha reads distinctly plum-and-tobacco-forward with a smooth, non-ashy incense character, whereas Smoking Hot itself leans into a crisper, more candy-like green apple opening. If you're after the exact DNA, French Avenue's own Veneno is considered the tighter match; if you want a bold, boozy, smoky-sweet fragrance in the same spirit with its own distinct plum-tobacco character, Western Shisha delivers that in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration: Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: French Avenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfumer: Meabh Mc Curtin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Year: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongevity: Excellent — reviewers report 8-10+ hours on skin, with even longer wear on clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjection: Strong and immediately noticeable through the opening, mellowing into a closer, creamier scent over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSillage: Bold, described by reviewers as top-notch and well-suited to those who like to be noticed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest season: Autumn and winter especially, given its warm, smoky, vanilla-patchouli character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaveat: This is an intense, statement fragrance rather than a subtle one — several reviewers note it's genuinely strong on first application, so a lighter hand works well for daytime or office settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout French Avenue\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrench Avenue is a UAE fragrance house, part of the Fragrance World family, known for tapping into the biggest trends in modern niche perfumery. Western Shisha reflects that focus clearly, taking on the smoky-sweet gourmand genre that's become one of the most talked-about fragrance categories in recent years and delivering its own distinctive plum-tobacco-incense take on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends\u003c\/h4\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\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Western Shisha smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA smoky, boozy gourmand — sweet grape and bubble gum up top, a rum-apple shisha-jasmine heart, and a warm vanilla-patchouli base. Genuinely evokes a hookah lounge, per multiple reviewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Kilian's Smoking Hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt shares the same smoky, sweet, apple-shisha genre, though reviewers note it reads more plum-and-tobacco-forward than Smoking Hot's crisper green apple opening. French Avenue's own Veneno is considered the closer match if you want the exact DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Western Shisha the same as Veneno by French Avenue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they're different fragrances from the same brand. Veneno is the tighter Smoking Hot match with a fresh red apple candy character; Western Shisha is its own composition with a denser, plum-tobacco-incense profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it unisex or gendered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully unisex — the smoky, boozy, vanilla-patchouli profile suits anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent — reviewers report 8-10+ hours on skin, with longevity described as top-notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat season or occasion is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter especially, and evening wear — this is a bold, statement scent built for cooler weather and occasions where you want to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Dubai Blends ship Western Shisha across Australia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — we ship tracked, Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. Browse our full French Avenue range for more from the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause this one runs strong from the very first spray, apply it 20-30 minutes before you need to be around others — it gives the sweet, boozy opening time to settle into the smoother, creamier vanilla-patchouli dry-down that most reviewers end up loving.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49137845993655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/7E9E8CAA-D3BB-41A5-A46B-2ED2603681C0.jpg?v=1788975758","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/western-shisha-100ml-edp-french-avenue","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}