A Western Shisha by French Avenue fragrance sample gets you close to Smoking Hot for a fraction of the price.

An inspired fragrance

People who own Smoking Hot by Kilian keep landing on Western Shisha as the wallet-friendly stand-in. The resemblance is real.

Western Shisha is like walking into a dimly lit lounge where the air is thick with the playful, syrupy scent of purple grape candy and a nostalgic pop of bubble gum. This sugary opening soon gives way to the soul of the fragrance, a boozy apple shisha accord that feels like a warm, hazy evening shared over a glowing hookah. As it settles, a smooth veil of vanilla and earthy patchouli wraps around you, leaving a trail that is both daringly sweet and comfortably mysterious. A bold opening of juicy grape and playful bubblegum sweetness. A photorealistic apple shisha accord that captures the vibe of a hookah lounge. Reach for it in fall and winter.

Notes

Top: Grapes, Olibanum, Davana, Bubble gum
Heart: Rum, Apple shisha accord, Jasmine
Base: Vanilla, Patchouli

Projection

Projection runs about an arms length. Skin scent once it settles on skin.

Longevity

7-8 hours.

Test it on skin before you decide.