French Avenue El Dorado Extrait de Parfum opens with a striking duet of caramel and sunlit mandarin seasoned by nutmeg and cumin, then moves into a suave heart where saffron and violet bloom over an airy lift of ambroxan before settling into a textured base of leather, akigalawood, vanilla, oud, white musk, and moss that wears bold, polished, and unmistakably modern.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2024. Perfumer not disclosed.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Caramel, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Cumin
Heart: Ambroxan, Saffron, Violet
Base: Leather, Akigalawood, Vanilla, Oud, White Musk, Moss
Note: the brand shop also lists an alternate base profile featuring oak and agarwood with oregano nuances.
Story and Positioning
El Dorado is conceived as a meeting of luminous citrus and plush gourmand facets wrapped in refined leather and modern woods, creating an extrait level statement that feels opulent yet streamlined for evening wear and special occasions. Reviewers and retailers frequently compare its saffron violet leather signature to Marc Antoine Barrois Ganymede and related mineral leather styles, making it an attractive alternative at a more accessible price.
Bottle and Design
A clear rectilinear bottle with crisp edges reveals a rich golden liquid. Centered on the face sits a rose gold plaque with a fine guilloché border reading EL DORADO and EXTRAIT. Above the neck, a ribbed engraved band supports a stepped metallic topper that lifts smoothly and settles back with a precise fit. The dense glass heel and clean facets give the presentation a jewel-like, architectural poise.
Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates
Manufacturer: Fragrance World Trading LLC
Address: Office 1806, 18th Floor, Al Owais Business Tower, Al Sabkha, Deira, P O Box 6629, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Country of Manufacture: United Arab Emirates
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