So you're in Melaka and you need a perfume gift — for a partner, a best friend, maybe someone from the office. The tricky part is picking something that person will actually wear, not just something that looks nice on a shelf. This guide looks at two French Avenue fragrances, and both of them happen to be unisex, which makes gifting a whole lot less stressful.
Obsidian by French Avenue
Obsidian is a unisex Oriental Woody Eau de Parfum in a 100ml bottle, launched in 2025. It's a newer face in the French Avenue line-up, so there's a decent chance the person you're buying for doesn't have it yet.
How it opens and settles
- Top notes: aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot — a bright, crisp and slightly sparkling start.
- Heart notes: myrrh, jasmine and labdanum, giving the scent a resinous floral warmth.
- Base notes: vanilla, amber and tonka bean for a smooth, sweet and ambery dry down.
Who it suits
The store lists it for office, evening, special event and daily wear. So if your gift recipient is someone who goes from a day in an air-conditioned office to a nice dinner at night, Obsidian covers both ends. And since summer is in its seasons list, the grapefruit and bergamot opening makes sense for Melaka's heat and humidity too.
Aromatix Teas Me by French Avenue
Aromatix Teas Me is another unisex Oriental Woody EDP, also in 100ml, made for women and men. And no, the name isn't a typo — black tea really is one of the heart notes.
How it opens and settles
- Top notes: lime, ginger and teakwood, creating a fresh citrus-spicy impression.
- Heart notes: black tea, cardamom, hedione and geranium absolute — aromatic, green and lightly floral.
- Base notes: amber, patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean and olibanum, leaving a smooth, gently sweet and resinous woody trail.
Who it suits
Its occasions are daily, office, evening and casual, so this one leans towards someone with a laid-back, everyday style. The lime and ginger top keeps things lively in hot weather, and since evening is one of its listed occasions, it works for nights out as well. If your gift is for a colleague or a friend who likes something a bit different but still easy to wear, this fits nicely.
Obsidian or Aromatix Teas Me?
Both are unisex, both are 100ml EDPs, and both sit in the Oriental Woody family, so you can't really go wrong on paper. The difference is in the character. Obsidian starts brighter and sparklier with aldehydes and grapefruit, then warms up into that sweet ambery finish — nice for someone who enjoys evening events and special occasions. Aromatix Teas Me goes for the citrus-spicy hit with ginger and cardamom, plus the tea note at its heart — better suited to someone whose days are mostly daily wear, office and casual hangouts.
Still stuck? Think about the person, not the bottle. Special event type? Go with Obsidian. Casual, easygoing type? Aromatix Teas Me. Either way, a 100ml unisex EDP is a solid gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Obsidian and Aromatix Teas Me suitable as gifts for anyone?
Yes, both are unisex Eau de Parfums in 100ml bottles, made for women and men.
Which one is better for office wear?
The store lists office as an occasion for both. Obsidian also covers special events, while Aromatix Teas Me leans towards casual wear.
Can these handle Melaka's hot weather?
Yes, summer appears in both fragrances' seasons lists, so both suit warm, humid days like ours.
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