The Perfume Library

Wish of Love

5.5

Avon · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Avon Wish of Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on hydrangea, cranberry, cherry blossom and rose. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak, though that rests on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion. It reads as a feminine scent and leaves a light, quiet trail. As a whole it smells like a fresh, aquatic bouquet: hydrangea and cherry blossom give a soft, powdery floral feel, rose rounds it off, and cranberry adds a fruity, sweet touch. The green and synthetic facets stay in the background. RP Rose Cerise and Dior Sakura have a close profile.

Attraction Desire for Her

7.0

Avon

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Attraction Desire for Her is a floral, fruity women's fragrance built on black cherry, jasmine sambac and amber. It opens with black cherry, sweet and fruity. The heart turns floral with jasmine sambac, and amber closes the base with a resinous warmth. Sweetness leads throughout; gourmand and powdery touches soften it, and a slightly synthetic sheen sits in the background. It suits those who enjoy a sugary, powdery style. One Avenue Violet and Victoria's Secret Pink - Oh, Cherry have a close profile.

Perle Noire (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Avon · 1993

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Ambre Ardent

7.3

Avon · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Avon Ambre Ardent is a sweet, spicy oriental for women, built around amber, datura and spices. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, so it leaves a noticeable trail where it is sprayed. The sample is small, so that verdict is not firm, but the scent sits clearly on the feminine side. Sweetness leads: amber adds a resinous warmth, spices add a sharper heat, and datura softens the whole. Woody and smoky tones stay in the background. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Zara Amber Satin have a close profile.

Elite Gentleman (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Avon · 2013

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Avon Elite Gentleman Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and tonic water against the warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cognac. It opens with vervain, tonic water and bergamot, fresh with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, cardamom, basil and nutmeg add a spicy, green note. The base of frankincense, cognac and cedarwood settles into something woody, sweet and faintly smoky, with fruity and gourmand accords supporting the sweetness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a modest presence. It is marketed as a men's scent. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Jacques Bogart Bogart Citytower and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Untamed have a close profile.

Make Me Wonder

5.0

Avon · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Make Me Wonder is a floral, fruity and sweet fragrance for women. The scent reads as a single soft cloud: blackberry sets the fruity, sweet tone, violet adds a gentle floral note, and vanilla gathers everything onto a warm, sugary base. Nothing in it feels heavy or smoky; it stays a light, youthful mix of fruit and flowers from start to finish. Bodycology Blackberry Vanilla and Bath & Body Works Twinkling Midnight Sky have a close profile.

Evermore

7.4

Avon · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Avon Evermore is a floral, sweet perfume for women with a woody, oriental warmth; it has been discontinued. Rose and ylang-ylang form the floral core, while citrus notes add a light lift. Amber and musk soften the sweetness and keep a warm base throughout, and sandalwood adds a woody depth. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: a rounded, warm floral that leans oriental. Ajmal Maraam and Amouage Morouj have a close profile.

Eau Givrée

8.0

Avon · 1981

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Eau Givrée is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built around citrus notes, musk and lavender; it has been discontinued. Citrus notes give the scent its bright side, while lavender adds a clean, lightly herbal touch. Musk softens the whole. Fresh and citrus accords lead, with floral and green tones in the background and a powdery, chypre feel running through it. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. The number of ratings is small, so these values are tentative. It is positioned as a women's fragrance.

Far Away Aurora

7.3

Avon

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avon Far Away Aurora is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance, with powdery, fruity tones and a soft, lightly oriental feel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough indication. It is classed as a feminine scent. Pink pepper comes first, and water lily in the heart adds freshness and a light floral touch. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base, settling the scent into a powdery, sweet warmth. Lancôme Idôle and Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge have a close profile.

Far Away Bella

6.4

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avon Far Away Bella is a fresh, fruity floral for women, with a light sweetness and a woody undertone. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It opens with the bright, fruity freshness of Italian clementine. Chinese magnolia carries the floral heart, and Brazilian tonka bean settles into a sweet, softly woody base. Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine and Atkinsons Fashion Decree have a close profile.

True Glow

7.1

Avon · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon True Glow opens with freesia, red apple and lemon, making a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women. Lemon and red apple give the first impression a bright, fruity edge, while freesia wraps it in a soft floral note. At the heart, passion flower sweetens the scent slightly. Musk and a woody trace finish it, so the whole stays clean, light and led by fruit and flowers. Fresh, citrus and floral accords dominate, with the sweetness kept in the background. Parfums d'Elmar Mahina and Biotherm Eau de Paradis have a close note and accord profile.

Little Pink Dress

5.3

Avon · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Little Pink Dress is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a floral, lightly sweet character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is made for women. Finger lime and lemon zest give it a crisp citrus lift, while jasmine and peony soften it into something floral. Patchouli adds a woody, slightly earthy base. The overall impression is fresh and gently sweet, with a somewhat synthetic edge.

Lucky Me for Her

7.1

Avon

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avon Lucky Me for Her is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens on champagne and softens into vanilla, with floral and fruity touches along the way. Champagne gives a fresh opening, amber warms the heart, and vanilla takes over the base. The accords lean sweet, creamy and powdery, while the woody and animal tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is made for women and has been discontinued. Zara Amber Vanilla and H&M Amber & Vanilla have a close profile.

Musk Marine (2012)

5.5

Avon · 2012

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Avon Musk Marine is a fresh, aquatic fragrance for men, with green and spicy touches that keep it cool rather than sweet. Its longevity is rated weak, so it may need a refresh through the day. The light build suits everyday wear, though there are too few votes on season or occasion to say more. It opens with mint and mandarin orange for a cool, bright start. Ginger adds a spicy warmth in the heart, and musk softens the base, leaving a synthetic, faintly animal trace. The overall impression is clean, breezy and slightly green.

Nuit for Him

5.2

Avon · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Nuit for Him is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with floral, woody and faintly smoky shades. It opens with tobacco, lavender and bergamot, then moves to cardamom, violet and cypress in the heart. The base of orris root, labdanum and gaiac wood rests the scent on a woody, earthy footing. The accords add a fruity, gourmand softness, an oriental warmth and a touch of animalic depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so don't expect a scent that trails through the day. Few people have voted, so this is only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes. It reads as masculine. Birkholz Royal Amber and Al Haramain Détour Rouge have a close profile.

Ophelia

7.1

Avon · 1985

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Avon Ophelia is a sweet, powdery floral for women, led by jasmine, rose and orange blossom, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: jasmine, rose, hyacinth, neroli and orange blossom form the floral body, while blackcurrant adds a sweet, fruity touch. Opoponax, frankincense and musk give those flowers a spicy, faintly smoky, powdery depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so that picture is tentative. With its pronounced floral character and powdery sweetness, it reads as a feminine scent. The Body Shop White Musk Smoky Rose and Avon Night Musk have a close profile.

Ironman

6.2

Avon · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Avon Ironman is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with ginger, lime and violet and settles on vetiver and cedarwood. The opening is citrusy and bright, with ginger and lime softened by violet. In the heart, vetiver, nutmeg and a rain accord give it an aquatic, green character with a light spicy edge. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, woody notes and tree moss leaves a dry, earthy finish. Ironman is a masculine scent, and its longevity is rated moderate, though that rests on only a few votes. It has been discontinued. Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey and Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu have a close profile.

Surreal

6.7

Avon · 1973

Floral · Green · Fruity

Avon Surreal is a women's fragrance that opens with red currant, raspberry leaf and tuberose, leaning floral, green and fruity with an oriental side. The first impression is fruity and green, with red currant and raspberry leaf brightening the tuberose. At the heart, orchid, magnolia, tiaré and honeysuckle turn it into a soft, full bouquet of white flowers. The base of patchouli, amber, tonka bean and musk adds an oriental warmth, and the scent settles into something sweeter and rounder. Bath & Body Works Midnight Rouge and Neil Morris Fragrances Prowl share a close profile.

Ariane (Ultra Cologne)

7.0

Avon · 1977

Floral · Green · Fruity

Avon Ariane is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, green backbone with fruity sweetness and an animalic, resinous depth; it has been discontinued. The top opens floral with iris, gardenia and Egyptian jasmine. In the heart, raspberry, mango, red rose and carnation soften those flowers with a fruity sweetness. The base settles on amber, sandalwood and vanilla for a warm, powdery floor; civet and castoreum add an animalic weight, while oakmoss leaves a green, woody trace. Overall it reads as an oriental floral. Avon A Stroke of Ariane and Krizia Krazy Krizia have a close profile.

Attraction for Him

6.0

Avon · 2015

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Avon Attraction for Him is a men's fragrance that opens with ginger, cardamom and juniper and settles onto a woody base of patchouli and vetiver. Its longevity and projection sit between moderate and weak, so it stays close to the skin without feeling heavy. Voters choose it most for daytime and leisure, with evening and office wear following. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It begins fresh, green and spicy with ginger, cardamom and juniper. The heart brings in Indonesian patchouli, musk and clary sage, moving towards a softer, slightly powdery character. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and woods dries down sweet and woody, with a fruity, synthetic edge in the background. Montblanc Présence and Dolce & Gabbana 6 L'Amoureux have a close profile.

Today Tomorrow Always Absolute

6.9

Avon · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Avon Today Tomorrow Always Absolute is a women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, leaning towards sweet and powdery. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays noticeable on skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings give only a rough idea. With no season or occasion votes, its best moment is hard to pin down, but the floral-fruity profile reads feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian lemon and lily of the valley in a bright citrus-floral start. Into the heart, hibiscus, iris and orange blossom absolute bring the floral side forward. In the dry-down, Ceylonese sandalwood and patchouli form a woody base, and Provençal honey sweetens the finish.

Naturals - Vanilla & Sandalwood

6.8

Avon

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Instinct for Her (2013) (Eau de Parfum)

5.8

Avon · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Avon Instinct for Her (2013) Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, aquatic and lightly fruity character. It has been discontinued. The scent is built around sandalwood, green notes and camellia. The green notes and camellia give a floral, airy base; aquatic and green accords carry the freshness while fruity and sweet tones soften it. A touch of spice and the woody warmth of sandalwood stay in the background. It balances floral and woody sides, and the overall impression is light and clean. Fragrances with a close profile include Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth and Pierre Guillaume Gardénia Grand Soir.

Caramapple

6.3

Avon · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Avon Caramapple is a women's fragrance that pairs apple with caramel, with white lily adding a floral touch. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on few votes. It is made for women and has a young, playful feel. A fresh, fruity apple comes through first, while caramel pulls it towards a sweet, gourmand side. White lily adds a soft floral note, and a synthetic edge runs through the blend. Katy Perry Purr and Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy have a close profile.