20 community ratings

Avant Le Jour

2012WomenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
20 ratings

Rancé 1795 Avant Le Jour is a women's fragrance that links a fresh, citrusy opening to a floral, sweet and powdery body.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Mint

Violet absolute

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gaiac wood Lebanon cedar Orris concrete Jasmine Pomegranate

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Yemenite frankincense

Benzoin Amber Bourbon vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Avant Le Jour smell like?

Mandarin orange, mint and violet absolute give the first moments a bright, cool feel. In the heart, jasmine, pomegranate and orris concrete bring out the floral and fruity side, while Lebanon cedar and gaiac wood form a woody frame. In the base, benzoin, amber and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, and Yemenite frankincense leaves a faintly smoky trace.

Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Yves Saint Laurent Libre (Eau de Parfum) and Christina Aguilera Infinite Xtina have a close profile.