Avon Sensuelle
The opening announces itself with bergamot and orange blossom in equal measure, neither citrus brightness nor white floral sweetness taking full command.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 accords.
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- White Floral50
- Woody50
- Lactonic50
- Powdery
The note pyramid
- Orange Blossom
- Bergamot
- Heliotrope
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening announces itself with bergamot and orange blossom in equal measure, neither citrus brightness nor white floral sweetness taking full command. This is a deliberate softness from the start, avoiding the sharp declaration many florals make. The development belongs to heliotrope, which lends its powdery, almond-tinged character to the composition, smoothing the neroli-like facets of orange blossom into something rounder and more enveloping.
What emerges is a quiet, approachable floral with a retro sensibility, recalling the softly powdered florals of an earlier era without strict vintage recreation. The heliotrope gives it a gentle sweetness that suggests vanilla without listing it, creating warmth without weight. This suits someone looking for an undemanding floral that wears close to the skin, polite enough for any setting yet distinct enough to feel intentional rather than invisible.
Scent twins
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