SOTD: Liquid Brun by French Avenue 23/05/2025

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May '25 (edited) • SOTD 🍊

Here's a big hitter that I've been waiting to get my hands on for a while. As always the Dubai Perfume Shop took care of me. Liquid Brun is known to be very similar at least to Parfums De Marley Althair, maybe 90-95% similar, but for a fraction of the price. French Avenue is actually a brand of Fragrance World. These guys have gained gained significant traction for offering a niche-quality scent experience at a fraction of the cost, making it a favorite among fragrance enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly alternatives. Liquid Brun is a warm, spicy, gourmand vanilla fragrance that is perfectly suitable for men and women alike.

It opens up with a vibrant burst of spices thanks to the inclusion of The Cinnamon & Cardamon as top notes. But there is also a subtle freshness with a floral sweetness from the bergamot & Orange blossom which gives a lovely contrast. I also get a By the Fireplace vibe throughout. Moving into the heart of this fragrance, the star of the show emerges: a rich & creamy Bourbon vanilla. Elemi, a resinous note, adds a slightly balsamic & wood vibe, contributing to its depth and complexity. Then there is that dry down. The base is where the gourmand aspects come out to play, with a delicious praline adding a sweet, nutty, and chocolatey richness. Musk and Ambroxan provide a clean, soft, and slightly airy warmth, while Guaiac wood adds a woody, smoky, and sophisticated touch.

This a sweet, cozy, and inviting scent. It's often compared to walking into a high-end bakery or enjoying a warm, spiced vanilla dessert. The vanilla is well-blended, neither overly sharp nor cloyingly sweet, and the spices give it an alluring warmth. Some detect a slight powdery quality in the dry down.

This is where Liquid Brun truly excels and earns its "beast mode" reputation for a budget-friendly fragrance.

My Rating 8.5/10

Scent 2.5

Longevity 2.5

Sillage 2.5

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