The Perfume Library

Far Away Gold

6.6

Avon · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Avon Far Away Gold is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around ylang-ylang, Jasminum auriculatum and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with ylang-ylang as a floral start, and Jasminum auriculatum comes forward in the heart. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base, settling the scent into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Gourmand and oriental accords are joined by spicy and resinous tones. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Dior Dior Addict (2014) have a close profile.

Extraordinary

7.2

Avon · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Extraordinary is a sweet, floral, gourmand women's fragrance built around dark chocolate, vanilla and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, raspberry and pepper, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, dark chocolate comes forward, with magnolia, orchid, lotus and ginger carrying the floral and spicy side. The base of vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and musk closes it woody, powdery and oriental. Slava Zaïtsev Nikita and Bois 1920 La Vaniglia have a close profile.

Casbah (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Avon · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Avon Casbah Eau de Toilette is a warm, sweet women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, grapefruit and jasmine and moves into a rose, iris and spice heart; it has been discontinued. The opening is a bright, fruity freshness from bergamot and grapefruit, with jasmine adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, orchid, rose and iris build a powdery floral texture, while nutmeg and clove bring an oriental, spicy warmth. Musk and sandalwood rest it on a creamy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though some wear it by day or at work. It reads clearly feminine.

Soft Musk Delice Fleur de Chocolat

7.0

Avon · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Soft Musk Delice Fleur de Chocolat is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that softens chocolate and vanilla with musk and cashmere. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it can also work at the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, kiwi and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and rosewood meet the chocolate, turning the scent gourmand and powdery. The base of vanilla, cashmere and musk settles into a creamy, soft sweetness. La Rive Sweet Hope and Oriflame Love Potion (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Treselle (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Avon · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Avon Treselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, while winter draws the fewest. Daily wear and the office lead the occasions, with evening far less common. Most voters read it as feminine. The top pairs lotus with tuberose for a floral opening, while the heart of liquorice and pepper adds a sweet, spicy edge. Musk and tiger orchid form the base. Overall it is fresh and green, with a sweet, powdery and lightly woody undertone.

Mesmerize for Men (Cologne)

7.4

Avon · 1992

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Avon Mesmerize for Men (Cologne) is a sweet, spicy and distinctly masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, with some calling it modern. Spearmint, mandarin orange, apple and bergamot open fresh and fruity. Herbs and spices form the heart, and cardamom, myrrh and amber carry the base into a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. Serge Lutens Rousse and Calvin Klein Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Fullspeed (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Avon

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Avon Fullspeed Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Vodka tonic, green notes and juniper give the opening a crisp, slightly sharp feel. In the heart the green notes carry on alongside cardamom, snow and cypress, with the cardamom adding spice and the cypress a dry, earthy edge. Cedarwood, sandalwood and musk settle underneath and soften it on a woody base. The overall impression is clean, green and a little synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daytime, leisure and sport best. Voters mostly find its character masculine. Davidoff Cool Water and Kappa Blue have a close profile.

Attraction for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Avon · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Avon Attraction for Her Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet women's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, pear nectar and blackberry, giving a fruity brightness. In the heart, black orchid and night-blooming jasmine bring the floral side forward, softened by musk. The base of praliné, vanilla and amber leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with cistus adding a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and daily wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Initio Blessed Baraka and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir have a close profile.

Far Away Exotic

6.4

Avon · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Far Away Exotic is a floral, fruity feminine scent with a sweet, gourmand softness and an oriental warmth. It opens with mandarin orange, mango and spices, then moves into jasmine, rose and coconut. Patchouli, sandalwood, musk and ambergris leave a warm, sweet trail at the base. The overall impression is floral and fruity, with a light spicy edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage good, though both ratings rest on a small number of votes. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, and less often in the office or evening. It reads feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Body Shop Vanilla and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum).

Nuit

6.4

Avon · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Nuit is a sweet floral women's fragrance with a powdery, lightly smoky oriental feel that leans towards the evening. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick evening and night out, with daily and leisure wear further behind. It reads feminine. It opens with bergamot, neroli and honeysuckle. Narcissus, jasmine and tuberose fill the heart with floral weight. The base of musk, frankincense, amber and woods settles it into a sweet, woody, slightly smoky finish, with a fruity touch running through.

Mesmerize Black for Men

7.1

Avon · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Avon Mesmerize Black for Men is a spicy, woody scent for men that opens with mint, lemon and pink pepper and sweetens into leather, nutmeg and tonka bean. The top notes of mint, lemon and pink pepper give a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, violet leaf, nutmeg and leather come forward; the base of tonka bean, cedarwood and sandalwood softens everything into a sweet, earthy woodiness. The accords read fruity, sweet and oriental, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is made as a men's fragrance. Afnan Perfumes Rare Carbon and Eight & Bob Egypt have a close profile.

Always

7.5

Avon · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Avon Always is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, with green and fruity touches softened by a light sweetness, easygoing and youthful. It opens with jasmine tea, starfruit and kiwi for a cool, juicy start. In the heart, lily, yellow tulip and everlasting flower bring out the floral side. The base of bamboo, plane tree wood and white musk dries down woody and clean, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading and office use close behind. It reads clearly feminine. Avon Truth (Eau de Parfum) and Téo Cabanel Très French have a close profile.

Premiere Luxe pour Elle

6.6

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Premiere Luxe pour Elle is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, sweet and powdery body. Pomegranate, blackcurrant and grapefruit give the top a fruity, bright start. In the heart, gardenia, southern magnolia and jasmine add a floral weight. Patchouli, praliné and sandalwood sweeten the dry-down and settle it onto a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Otto Kern Egoluxe Feminin and Costume National Pop Collection have a close profile.

Passion Dance (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Avon · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Avon Passion Dance Eau de Toilette is a sweet feminine scent that rests a floral heart of rose, jasmine and lotus on a warm base of amber and patchouli. The notes are not split into layers and read as one whole: the florals come from rose, jasmine, narcissus and lotus, while grapefruit and melon add a fruity freshness. Amber and patchouli pull the sweetness in a warm, woody direction, and moss gives it a chypre edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evening and night out, with daily wear and the office further behind. Its value for money is rated very high. Omanluxury Paramour and Celine Magic (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Far Away Beyond

7.7

Avon

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Far Away Beyond is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built on pear, jasmine and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards nights out, daily wear and evenings. It reads clearly feminine. Pear gives a fruity first impression, while jasmine adds a soft floral heart. Bourbon vanilla carries the scent into a gourmand, creamy, oriental sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal à Paris and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum have a close profile.

Mesmerize Black for Women

6.9

Avon · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Mesmerize Black for Women is a fruity, sweet floral with a feminine character, softening into a powdery, creamy and woody base. It opens with apricot, mandarin orange, grapefruit and red fruits, a bright and juicy start. Gardenia, neroli and jasmine bring the floral heart forward. In the base, Australian sandalwood, musk and tonka bean settle the scent onto a creamy, warm woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it suits daily wear and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine.

Foxfire (Ultra Cologne)

7.7

Avon · 1981

Fresh · Floral · Green

Avon Foxfire (Ultra Cologne) is a fresh, floral women's scent in which jasmine, rose and hyacinth meet green notes. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: jasmine, rose and hyacinth form the floral frame, and the green notes keep it fresh and lively. A chypre accord gives it a dry backbone, spicy and animal tones stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs alongside. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote count is small. Season votes are spread almost evenly across all four seasons, with daily wear and leisure leading and evening and office use close behind. It has been discontinued, and it shares a close profile with Les Bénédictines de Chantelle Anne de France and Guerlain Muguet (2016).

Black Suede Touch (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Avon · 2006

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Avon Black Suede Touch Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody scent made for men. Cashmere wood and patchouli give it a woody, faintly smoky backbone, while vanilla and musk sweeten and soften it. Ginger and pepper add a spicy edge. The accords also carry a synthetic texture. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and works as a quiet scent. It reads masculine.

Luck for Her (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Avon · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Avon Luck for Her Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear, opening floral and fruity before settling into a sweet, gourmand base. It opens with red berries, Italian bergamot and red currant, which give it a bright fruity edge. Queen-of-the-night, night-blooming jasmine and red rose carry the floral heart. The base of vanilla absolute, caramel, amber and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a warm, woody note. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring only slightly ahead. Daily and leisure wear come first, while evening and office use trail behind. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon and Rihanna Rogue Love have a close profile.

Pure for Her / Pure O₂ for Her / Free O₂ for Her

6.8

Avon · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Avon Pure for Her / Pure O₂ for Her / Free O₂ for Her is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed everyday wear. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, for daily, leisure and office use; winter is rarely chosen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays soft and close to the skin. It reads clearly feminine. It opens with freesia, peach and tea, then moves into a floral heart of lily of the valley, water lily and honeysuckle. The base of white musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens and softens it. The overall impression is fresh, floral and fruity, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Mexx Waterlove Woman and Versace Red Jeans have a close profile.

Confidence (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Avon · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Avon Confidence Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance that opens with frangipani, pear and cream and settles on vanilla and musk, with a floral, fruity character that leans sweet. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither fades quickly nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with fewer votes for winter. It suits daily wear and leisure time best, and also gets votes for nights out and the office. The top of frangipani, pear and cream gives a soft, creamy start. In the heart, red fruits, blackcurrant and Jasminum auriculatum build a fruity floral core. The base of vanilla and musk keeps the sweetness going, while oak wood adds a light woody footing.

Summer White

6.3

Avon

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eternal Magic (Eau de Toilette)

5.6

Avon · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Avon Eternal Magic Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that opens on violet, pink pepper and bergamot. In the top, violet and pink pepper add a spicy edge to the bergamot's freshness. Lily, rose and magnolia carry the floral heart, and woods with vanilla settle it onto a powdery, lightly woody and sweet base. The overall impression is soft and fresh, with a somewhat synthetic touch. Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's scent. Ulric de Varens Iris Romantique and Ajmal Evoke for Her have a close profile.

Imari (1985) / Impromptu (Eau de Cologne)

6.7

Avon · 1985

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Avon Imari / Impromptu is a discontinued women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, aldehydes and galbanum, leaning floral and green. The top pairs the brightness of bergamot and aldehydes with the green bite of galbanum. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, tuberose and orris root. In the base, vanilla, musk, cedar, sandalwood and amber add a woody, resinous, oriental warmth, while spicy, earthy and animal touches round out the chypre character. Longevity is moderate and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its structure suits those who enjoy classic, powdery florals. Avon Imari Golden Treasures and Arrogance pour Femme have a close profile.