French Avenue Spectre Wraith (Eau de Parfum, 2024): Boozy Rum, Dark Coffee & Sweet Woodsmoke
Spectre Wraith is the moodier sibling in French Avenue’s Spectre line a spicy-gourmand/woody that opens boozy and warm, turns darker and earthy, then finishes with an unexpectedly sugary-woody glow.
Fragrance Notes
Top: Rum, Spices
Heart: Coffee, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver
Base: Sugar Cane
What It Smells Like
First spray hits with rum over spice, immediately cozy and a little mysterious. Minutes in, a dark coffee accord and earthy patchouli/vetiver thicken the mood think roasted, slightly smoky warmth rather than milky gourmand. It dries down to a soft vanilla-adjacent sweetness from sugar cane sitting on creamy sandalwood, leaving a plush trail that feels evening-ready.
Who Is It For?
Perfect if you enjoy boozy, coffee-tinged ambers with a sweet-but-not-sticky finish. Marketed for men, but the profile wears comfortably unisex if you like rich, cozy scents.
When to Wear
Shines in autumn and winter and for nights out lounges, dinners, dress-casual events. The warmth and sweetness bloom in cool air.
Why You’ll Love It
Boozy opening: rum + spice feels inviting and luxe.
Grown-up coffee heart: roasted and dark rather than dessert-like.
Comforting finish: sugar-cane sweetness over smooth woods for a lasting, addictive trail.
