Obsidian vs Axis: Which French Avenue Perfume Is Better for Formal Events in Johor Bahru?

If you're in Johor Bahru and you've got a formal event coming up — a wedding dinner, a corporate function, a family banquet — picking the right perfume matters. French Avenue has two unisex options that both fit these occasions: Obsidian and Axis. Both are Eau de Parfum in 100ml, both are Oriental Woody, and both are made for men and women. So how do you choose? Let's break it down.

Obsidian: Bright Opening, Warm Floral Heart

Obsidian is a unisex Oriental Woody Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. It opens with aldehydes, grapefruit and bergamot, which gives it a bright, crisp and slightly sparkling start. That kind of citrus-fresh opening is comfortable in Johor Bahru's heat, especially if your event starts in the late afternoon.

As it settles, the heart brings in myrrh, jasmine and labdanum — a resinous floral warmth that feels polished without being loud. The dry down is where vanilla, amber and tonka bean take over, ending smooth, sweet and ambery.

The occasion list is wide too: office, evening, special event and daily wear. That flexibility makes it an easy pick, because you can wear it to the dinner and keep reaching for it at the office the week after.

Axis: Plum, Amber and a Creamy Finish

Axis is also a unisex Oriental Woody EDP in 100ml, but the mood is different. It opens with freesia and plum — a blend of fresh floral character and rich fruity sweetness. So while Obsidian starts bright and citrusy, Axis starts softer and fruitier.

The heart mixes woody notes and amber, adding warmth, depth and a polished resinous feel. The base of labdanum and vanilla finishes softly smoky, balsamic and creamy. The store describes it as an elegant woody fragrance, suited for women and men who enjoy plum, amber and vanilla.

Its occasions are office, evening, special event and casual. Given the plum-and-amber character, it naturally leans towards evening events, and it feels right at home in an air-conditioned banquet hall.

So Which One for Your Formal Event?

Both perfumes share the same DNA: unisex, Oriental Woody, 100ml EDP, and both list office, evening and special event as occasions. You can't really go wrong with either — it comes down to the mood you want.

• Pick Obsidian if you want a brighter start — grapefruit and bergamot up top, with jasmine and myrrh warming things up in the middle. It also covers daily wear, so it'll pull double duty after the event is over.
• Pick Axis if you want something fruitier and creamier — plum and freesia at the opening, amber and vanilla at the base. It adds casual to its list too, so it works beyond formal settings.

One tip for Malaysia: it's hot and humid all year, so go easy on the sprays before you walk into a crowded hall. Both are EDPs, so a little goes a reasonable distance. And since JB events often move between outdoor heat and air-conditioned rooms, a smooth woody-amber dry down — which both of these have — sits nicely in that kind of evening.