French Avenue Veneno vs French Avenue Western Shisha
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Smoking Hot.
At a glance
French Avenue Veneno costs £34.99 and French Avenue Western Shisha costs £15, so French Avenue Western Shisha is £19.99 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Smoking Hot.
French Avenue Veneno
Veneno is a unisex Eau de Parfum built around apple, smoke and cinnamon, followed by tobacco and moss over bourbon vanilla and Orcanox. It is a smoky gourmand fragrance with a sweet spiced opening and a dense tobacco vanilla base.
French Avenue Western Shisha
Western Shisha is a 2025 unisex Eau de Parfum by perfumer Meabh Mc Curtin, built around grapes, olibanum, bubble gum and davana, followed by an apple shisha accord, rum and jasmine over vanilla and patchouli. It is a fruity gourmand with a boozy smoky centre and a warm vanilla base.
Comparison
| French Avenue Veneno | French Avenue Western Shisha | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.0/10 · 1 review | 7.6/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £34.99 | £15 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Kilian Smoking Hot | Kilian Smoking Hot |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Veneno
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Western Shisha
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Veneno lists Apple, Smoke, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Moss, Bourbon Vanilla and Orcanox that French Avenue Western Shisha does not.
French Avenue Western Shisha lists Grapes, Olibanum, Bubble Gum, Davana, Apple Shisha Accord, Rum, Jasmine, Vanilla and Patchouli that French Avenue Veneno does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Veneno
French Avenue Western Shisha
- Sweet
- Woody
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Smoky
- Balsamic
- Tobacco
- Aromatic
- Patchouli
- Rum
- Sour
- Warm spicy
- Incense
- Spicy
Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand, Smoky and Tobacco. French Avenue Veneno also lists Mossy and Cinnamon. French Avenue Western Shisha also lists Fruity, Balsamic, Aromatic, Patchouli, Rum, Sour, Warm spicy, Incense and Spicy.
Vibes
French Avenue Veneno
French Avenue Western Shisha
Both share Sweet, Bold, Warm, Cosy, Modern and Gourmand. French Avenue Veneno also lists Dark and Seductive. French Avenue Western Shisha also lists Playful.
Occasions
French Avenue Veneno
French Avenue Western Shisha
Both share Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cosy. French Avenue Veneno also lists Date night and Cold weather. French Avenue Western Shisha also lists Casual, Dinner, Weekend, Lounge and Cooler weather.
Performance
French Avenue Veneno
French Avenue Western Shisha
French Avenue Veneno lists Strong projection and Strong longevity. French Avenue Western Shisha lists Sillage, Good sillage, Good longevity and Hours of longevity.
Style lane
French Avenue Veneno
French Avenue Western Shisha
French Avenue Veneno lists Smoky gourmand. French Avenue Western Shisha lists Fruity gourmand.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Veneno (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Veneno (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Veneno (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins French Avenue Veneno (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Western Shisha (£15)
French Avenue Veneno leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while French Avenue Western Shisha leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Veneno has 1 community review and French Avenue Western Shisha has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Veneno or French Avenue Western Shisha?
French Avenue Veneno costs £34.99 and French Avenue Western Shisha costs £15, so French Avenue Western Shisha is £19.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Veneno or French Avenue Western Shisha?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Veneno 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Western Shisha 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Veneno rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Veneno or French Avenue Western Shisha?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Veneno 7.5 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Western Shisha 7.2 out of 10, so French Avenue Veneno rates higher.
Which is closer to Kilian Smoking Hot, French Avenue Veneno or French Avenue Western Shisha?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Veneno 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Western Shisha 7.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Veneno rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Veneno or French Avenue Western Shisha?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Veneno 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Western Shisha 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Veneno rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Veneno and French Avenue Western Shisha share?
No identical notes are listed for both.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Veneno and French Avenue Western Shisha?
French Avenue Veneno is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Cold weather, Night out and Cosy. French Avenue Western Shisha is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Night out, Weekend, Lounge, Cosy and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.