Imari 2015 by Avon

Balmy and sweet, with iris taking center stage in a perfectly balanced sweetness and excellent longevity. Citrus, talcum-powdered, and floral—it’s beautiful. It makes me feel so comfortable; I wear it to sleep and it’s spectacular.

I bought the pocket-sized version (handbag size), 15ml. It’s not overwhelming; it’s super wearable for everyday life. It dries down soft and talcum-powdered, very much a ‘mom perfume,’ quite tender. It follows the style of fragrances from those years, more aldehydic than current notes. You can try this version, but if you’re a lover of sweet pastries, stay away.

I guess I was expecting the original Imari, a vintage classic. Maybe it was the weather or the moment, but it only left me with an excessively creamy, muddy vibe with no distinct notes. My mom said it was very woody and perfect for winter, and I’ll agree because I can’t stand it. The same happens with CK Obsession on hot days due to that heavy creaminess. I’ll see if it changes in winter.

It opens aldehydic and floral, with the wood gradually emerging. I don’t think it’s a youthful scent. Pleasant if you like classic perfumes.

Imari Eau de Parfum by Avon, an extreme classic that evokes a distinguished, antique, talcum-powdered yet good and long-lasting fragrance. It starts with an aldehydic, intense, and precise talcum touch, ideal for cold climates, formal events, or work. Longevity of 3 to 6 hours and medium sillage. Recommended for people 30 and older.

A classic I needed in my daily collection. I just received a deodorant with this scent and a sample that lasted a long time on my skin, perhaps because it’s woody and not too sweet, which improves its longevity. I became a fan because it’s a chameleon, like Avon’s classics. I like it: it’s elegant, classic, powdery yet very floral, and the aldehydes aren’t bothersome. Very pleasant and worth it. Given its affordable price here, it’s an accessible luxury; since it doesn’t cost much, you can use it without fear of seeming vulgar or overused. Highly recommended. Thanks Avon for these perfumed delights.

I’m a man and I love this fragrance: its rose and geranium are incredibly powdery, evoking a Victorian era that makes me feel elegant and clean, warming the room. The iris is dry and dusty, with a vanilla note at the base that rounds everything out. Only at the start do the citrus and aldehydes provide freshness, reminiscent of fluffy white cotton clothes ideal for cold nights. Since it’s not too sweet, it’s a perfect unisex; I recommend testing it on skin. The first time I smelled it, it reminded me of Axe Musk, which I adore.

It’s an economical perfume that surprises with its potency, moderate sillage, and good longevity, with excellent value for money. On my skin, the powdery notes stand out from the start; I don’t detect any citrus—it’s like rolling down a mountain of talcum powder, a bit excessive. But for me, a lover of powdery scents, it’s a wonderful low-cost find.

I only tried the cologne and it’s already very strong; I imagine the perfume is even more intense. I’m glad I didn’t buy it outright because with that potency, I wouldn’t wear it. The scent is classic with a very subtle sweet touch, nothing gourmand. I don’t detect vanilla at first application, but as it dries down it becomes richer and more enjoyable, though initially it smells stronger than sweet. It’s powdery and formal. I think everyone uses what they like, but there’s definitely an age trend; I wouldn’t recommend this for teenagers or very young women, but it works for older ones. I wouldn’t put it on a quinceañera or a twenty-something, though if they like it, that’s fine—it just doesn’t feel youthful or fresh. It’s not my favorite scent, but I don’t hate it either. I’ll wait until fall/winter and won’t be buying it again. I’m not convinced it’s fully feminine; it has a unisex edge. It’s not unpleasant, but it doesn’t define itself as a total women’s perfume; to be masculine, it’s too feminine, and to be feminine, it has a unisex touch that I don’t like—I prefer distinctly feminine scents. I’d recommend it for women who love classics, perhaps woody, intense, with a unisex or even more masculine-leaning vibe.

I only own the cologne and it already feels intense; I imagine the perfume is even stronger. At least I didn’t buy the full perfume directly, because if I had, I couldn’t use it. The cologne has a classic aroma with a very subtle sweet touch, nothing gourmand. I don’t smell much vanilla, but I assume it adds sweetness as it dries down; it starts strong but becomes richer and more enjoyable once settled. It’s powdery and quite formal. I think everyone should wear what they like, though there seems to be an age trend. In my case, I wouldn’t recommend it for teenagers or very young women, but rather for middle age and up. I wouldn’t suggest it for quinceañeras or people in their twenties, although if that’s their taste, there’s no objection. I feel it’s not entirely feminine; it has a unisex vibe that doesn’t convince me; I prefer well-feminine perfumes. I highly recommend it for women who love classics, perhaps a bit woody, intense, with a unisex touch or those who enjoy more masculine scents.

It opens with citrus, but as it dries down, the aldehydes and violet take over. I wouldn’t call it exceptional, but it has a good scent with decent longevity and moderate projection, despite being a body mist. It actually lasts and projects better than many perfumes.