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Home / Kilian Smoking Hot / Veneno
French Avenue Veneno

French Avenue

Veneno

Best Kilian Smoking Hot Dupe

French Avenue Veneno is a clone of Kilian Smoking Hot, with a 78% accuracy score.

Last updated October 15, 2026

78% Match

Accuracy Breakdown

Overall Accuracy78%

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The Scoop

Veneno captures the spiced tobacco and oud character of Smoking Hot quite effectively, with a comparable dry, smoky profile in the heart. However, the clone feels slightly less refined in the opening and the vanilla-amber base doesn't quite achieve the same depth and smoothness as the original, giving it a somewhat flatter dry-down.

Key Differences

Veneno has slightly better performance longevity but lacks the sophisticated nuance of Smoking Hot's mid-stage development. The original's leather and oud accord feels more polished, while the clone reads as a more straightforward spiced tobacco interpretation.

Fragrance Profile

★ 4.2 community rating

Best Seasons

Spring36%
Summer16%
Fall / Autumn90%
Winter100%

Community Insights

★ 4.2 from 658 ratings

What people who wear French Avenue Veneno report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac.

Main accords

smoky
fruity
cinnamon
tobacco
vanilla
warm spicy
fresh
sweet

Longevity

Very weak2%
Weak2%
Moderate21%
Long lasting67%
Eternal9%

Sillage

Intimate4%
Moderate30%
Strong59%
Enormous8%

Who wears it

Female4%
More female2%
Unisex31%
More male42%
Male21%

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced2%
Overpriced4%
Ok17%
Good value51%
Great value27%

People say it reminds them of

By Kilian Smoking Hot 204Lattafa Perfumes Mashrabya 147By Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks 24

What people like

  • Ideal for cold weather and dates
  • Great value for the price
  • Sexy mysterious night-out fragrance
  • Delicious apple cinnamon and smoke blend

What people dislike

  • Not a safe blind buy
  • Polarizing vape or hookah scent
  • Can cause headaches if over-applied
  • Too sweet and cloying for heat

What wearers say

“Amazing quality, long lasting, big sillage. And the presentation with the box and bottle is crazy. All put together, it's a steal for the price.. you definitely feels the notes being shown. You'll get the cinnamon, smoke, sweet fruity and tobacco. Dark in a sweet way. Don't think it's overly sweet, it's not. It's very very well balanced. Got the Mashrabya aswell, difference between them is Mashrabya for me smells a bit rougher and smokier and not as sweet. Both of them smells a lot like the tea flavor "Earl Gray" especially in the opening.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“I am not a fan of Arabic clones, or clones in general... But this guy surprised me a little with his quality and similarity to his dad. I can say with confidence that the Arab lasts longer on the skin than Kilian. In general, for the money, it's a gun. The presentation is so-so for me personally, too pretentious, but that's a matter of taste...”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“This stuff is insane. Idk about how close it is to Kilian but it smells like a sweet Smokey Apple.Not for everyday use but for those nights out where you wanna smell like a sexy smoky man.Lattafa masharyba is the exact same thing I have both pointless in getting both. Get which ever is cheaper.”
A member of a leading fragrance community

Other Smoking Hot Clones

Lattafa

Mashrabya

Under $3078%

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Smoked Hotness

$50 and up78%
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