Best Pisces by French Avenue Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Pisces by French Avenue is a woody spicy fragrance centred on the sharp warmth of ginger. It blends this spicy note with a woody base to create a scent that is both invigorating and grounded. Those interested in fragrances with a fresh, spicy kick and a subtle woody underpinning should focus on compositions that highlight ginger alongside woody or aromatic elements.
005 Riviera Absolue by Bon Parfumeur £185.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- black tea
- cardamom
- ginger
- neroli
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
The Riviera. The Mediterranean fills the horizon. You’re driving along a coastal road with the roof down, feeling free. In this extrait, lemon caviar, zesty ginger and icy cardamom puts jut in your strut, while tomato leaf, neroli and black tea summons an aromatic dance. Frankincense and cypriol offer shade in the sunshine.
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
803 Givre Patchouli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
- Key notes:
- ginger
- juniper
- mineral accord
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- marine
- woody
Frosted patchouli : a palpable tension between hot and cold. The fragrance begins on a frosted note with marine accents, warmed by a spicy combination of ginger, pink pepper and juniper berry. The patchouli is intense, warm and powerful, a patchouli leaf captured in ice.
Aube Lumineuse by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00
- Key notes:
- blood orange
- cedarwood
- ginger
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
The sun rises, flooding the great expanses of the plains, gracing the wilderness with a wash of pure light. The sky is clear. The air is fresh.
The fragrance opens with a luminous burst of citrus: tangerine (South Africa) and blood orange (South Africa). A bright heart of enveloping orange flower (Morocco) and zesty ginger (Nigeria) is supported by a woody base of cedarwood Atlas (Morocco).
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
Bear by Wolf Brothers £120.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- ginger
- honey
- propolis
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
- woody
The bear prowls amongst resinous pine and fir foraging as he goes, his rich damp fur steams against his body heat. Iris and labdanum conjure a free and floral nature whilst fragrant cinnamon and ginger embody the dominating and ruthless presence. Edible honey and sweet vanilla add richness to this oriental, spicy and woody fragrance.
Beso Deseo by Beso Beach £145.00
- Key notes:
- ginger
- mango
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- marine
- spicy
Beso Deseo es el instante previo. La tensión que se construye en silencio antes de que todo ocurra.
Una fragancia que une la intensidad del oud con la luminosidad de las frutas — sensual, elegante y profundamente adictiva. La chispa invisible entre dos miradas hecha perfume.
Beso Pasión by Beso Beach £145.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- blood orange
- cardamom
- fig
- ginger
- musk
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
Perfumer: Jordi Fernández (the nose behind the white floral wonder of Latin Lover).
Beso Pasion is like a sweet summer breeze caressing a Mediterranean island. A breeze infused with sea salt, the delicious aroma of fig trees, and fragrant grass cured by the hot sun.
Boccanera by Orto Parisi £155.00
- Key notes:
- animalic notes
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- ginger
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
A fragrance that is covered with darkness, that steals the kiss and leaves a spicy aftertaste on the lips.
Boccanera strikes a confusing balance between scent and flavor, between love and fear.
Broceliande by Sora Dora £170.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- ginger
- lemon
- sesame
- styrax
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
Brocéliande is a bewitching concentrate inspired by the enchanted forest of Arthurian legend. Combining the power of the forest with the magic of the animal world, this extrait’s bergamot and lime opening leads to an unexpected wander through ginger, cinnamon and iris. A whisky sweetness rubs up against the velvet leather of civet and castoreum.
Cinematic by Der Duft £110.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- cashmeran
- ginger
- lemon
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- unconventional
A collaboration with Miguel Matos.
Clean, abstract and intriguing. Is it the smell of the new velvet seats in a dark cinema? Or the conditioned cool air? Or the fragrant echoes of trendy perfumes floating in between the spectators?
Cinematic is put together from an overdose of clean white musk, crisp hazy cashmeran, dry savory spices and a few drops of bitter carnation essence.
Coeur de Noir by Beaufort £125.00
- Key notes:
- birch tar
- ginger
- ink
- leather
- paper
- rum
- tobacco
- vanillin
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- vintage/old school
- woody
Here we consider the relationship between the sea and the art it has inspired.
Crabtree uses his grandfather's pen drawings of luxury yachts, his father's library of nautical fiction and his own tattoos as references. Accord of black ink dominate here; west Indian spiced rum; papers lost and found; the familiar dry accords of leather bound books balanced with warm enigmatic notes of vanilla pipe tobacco. All finely based around a dark heart of birch tar and labdanum.
As featured in Elle Magazine: Masculine Notes: A New Fragrance Trend
About Pisces by French Avenue
- How does Pisces differ from these similar fragrances?
- Pisces focuses on a woody spicy character with a prominent ginger note, without strong floral, gourmand, or animalic accents. Many listed fragrances add citrus, floral, resinous, or smoky elements, creating variations on the core ginger theme. Pisces remains relatively straightforward in its spicy woody composition.
- Are all these fragrances primarily ginger-based like Pisces?
- Yes, all listed fragrances feature ginger as a key note, contributing a spicy freshness. However, they vary in supporting notes, which influence their overall character from fresh and clean to smoky, sweet, or savory.
- Can I wear these fragrances year-round like Pisces?
- Most of these fragrances can be worn throughout the year, although those with heavier or sweeter notes like Boccanera or Bear may feel more suited to cooler months. Fresher variations such as 005 Riviera Absolue or 803 Givre Patchouli work well in warmer weather.









