Veneno Bianco by French Avenue

It caught me off guard and I absolutely loved it. Despite my fears due to negative comments, it’s a gem that fascinates me. It begins lactonic, creamy, and enveloping, with milk, neroli, and bergamot adding a sparkling, citrusy touch of mystery. Then, the white florals, tiare, and ylang-ylang bring a tropical florality that transports you to an exotic beach. The base of coconut, soft vanilla, labdanum, and gaiac wood adds depth, warmth, and an Oriental nod. It’s a tropical paradise in a bottle: floral, creamy, and exotic, like having a piña colada in the Caribbean. I cherish it because every time I wear it, I go crazy—I love it! Plus, it has great projection and longevity, making it irresistible.

I bought it blind and the bottle and box are sumptuous. I was pleasantly surprised; it smells of lactonic coconut and reminds me of Her Confession by Lattafa and Paris Corner’s Taskeen Divine Lactée, which I adore, because I was missing the scent of Cofinluxe’s Coca, which has been discontinued.

Don’t buy it expecting to smell coconut; you’ll be disappointed. Here, the white florals, tiare, and ylang-ylang take centre stage. Together, they form a summery, creamy perfume with a subtle hint of coconut. The opening is pure neroli with a lactonic touch that gives way to the white florals. Personally, I love it; it has good projection and longevity, but keep in mind what you’ll find and don’t create false expectations.

It’s a scent that doesn’t kill me, to be honest, I was let down. With all the hype and the beauty of the bottle, I bought it and regretted it, but there it is on the shelf. Perhaps next time I try it, once it’s macerated, I’ll like it more; I don’t know. To me, it reminds me a little of the Monoi collection perfume they had in Mercadona, along with the gel and shampoo; it smells like summer.

Bought it blindly, like all Arabs (I won’t be back). The opening isn’t bad; it smells of sweet, cloying coconut sunscreen. After a while, when the coconut fades, it smells like cheap bathroom air freshener. Horrible.

I bought it blindly because everyone says it smells like coconut sunscreen. I enjoy gourmand scents and wanted to try something new. On my skin, I do not detect any coconut; it smells of white flowers, yet it is very summery. I was surprised because flowers usually trigger allergies for me, but I love this one. It smells like sunshine to me.

Do you know that soft sunscreen smell you put on at the beach, with that hint of coconut that already smells like holidays? Well, this is exactly that, but in perfume form. Before reaching that beachy vibe, it first envelops you in a scent of white florals and a slight milky note. Everything is super soft, creamy, and comforting, like applying cream but in the best way possible. And the best part: although it’s delicate, it clings to both skin and clothes for hours, always maintaining that soft, cosy feeling. If you like perfumes with coconut and that little lactonic touch of moisturiser, you’ll definitely love this.

Do you know that scent of soft beach sunscreen, with that touch of coconut that smells like holidays? Well, this is exactly that, but in perfume form. Before that beachy vibe, it envelops you in white flowers and a slight milky nuance, all super soft and comforting, like applying the best cream. Although it is delicate, it clings to skin and clothes for hours, maintaining that cosy feeling. If you like perfumes with coconut and that little milky touch, you will adore this one.