Surreal by Avon
Women 2006
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Description
Surreal by Avon is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Yves Cassar. The top notes are neroli, red currant, and raspberry leaf; the heart notes include magnolia, tiare flower, honeysuckle, and orchid; while the base notes are amber, patchouli, musk, and tonka bean.
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
989 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
455 votes
Season
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364 votes
Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Surreal
Surreal by Avon is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Yves Cassar. The top notes are neroli, red currant, and raspberry leaf; the heart notes include magnolia, tiare flower, honeysuckle, and orchid; while the base notes are amber, patchouli, musk, and tonka bean.
White flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Spices
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
143 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
57 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
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Community reviews
14 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Why did you discard it? I owned it, but unfortunately, they discontinued it, and I still can’t find anything quite like it. On my skin, it was magnetic: fresh during the day, exquisite and mysterious at night. The projection is moderate, just right, but you can’t ask for more at this price point. For me, an 8/10.
Why did they discontinue this perfume? I owned it and it’s a shame they pulled it; I still can’t find anything like it. On my skin, it was magnetic: perfect for summer days, exquisite and mysterious at night. Projection is moderate, just right, but you can’t ask for more at this price. For me, an 8/10.
I used to wear it as a kid, but I barely remember it. It smells like night—fresh but not refreshing. Like its cool-colored bottle, the scent feels a bit heavy. I don’t recall it for anything special, just the bottle. It wasn’t that much like Avon, nor was it rich. To me, it smelled mysterious.
I had it when I was a girl, almost don’t remember it. It’s a night fragrance: fresh but not refreshing, like its cool-colored packaging, though the scent is a bit heavy. I don’t recall it for a special smell, but rather for the bottle. It didn’t smell as much like Avon, but it wasn’t particularly rich either. To me, it smelled mysterious.
It’s a floral musk scent I like, but the berry top note I absolutely can’t stand; some berry combos make me gag. I preferred citrus or honey for sweetness, but those berries give it a musty vibe that never makes me say ‘oh, I love this.’ Every couple of months I feel like trying it again. I’ve had it for over five years and never finish it because I only use it two days in a row, if that. It doesn’t convince me, but something draws me in—probably the neroli, tiare, and musk. Longevity is low; it fades to skin-level in about 3 to 4 hours. Won’t be buying it again.
A surreal Avon fragrance. Opens with red berries, then flowers, and finally patchouli with a slight musk. The trail is weak and lasts about 2 to 4 hours. It was more of a day and summer scent, aimed at people over 20.
A surreal Avon fragrance: starts with berries, moves to flowers, and ends with patchouli and a light musk. The trail is weak and lasts only 2-4 hours. It was more of a daytime, summer scent for people over 20.
It’s a rich fragrance, but I think it’s cloying; after a few hours, the smell becomes really bothersome.
What a horror! It’s cloying, overpowering, and gives me a headache. None of this line is good. What a shame, and it smells more like winter than summer.
It’s horrible! Cloying, strong, and gives me headaches. None of this line is good. What a pity, and it smells more wintery than summery.
It’s a summer scent, better in the evening or at night. Even though it’s fresh, the woody notes make it persistent; in intense heat, it can feel heavy if you apply too much. I use between 2 and 4 sprays depending on how long I want it to last. It projects strongly at first before fading, so I prefer it for night. During the day, use it sparingly in the heat. It works fine in winter. I see it as youthful and suitable for everyone. It’s rich, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I’d rather keep trying other things since it’s not what really gets me excited. I bought it because I love berry notes, green accords, and woodiness. Recommended for a short trip in nature—it’s unobtrusive and subtle.
A summer fragrance, preferably for late afternoon or night. Although it’s fresh, its woody notes make it persistent on the skin, and if it’s very hot, applying too much can be suffocating. I like to spray 2 to 4 times to make it last… sometimes longer, depending on longevity. At first, it’s strong in the nose, but then it fades, so I prefer applying generously at night. During the day, use it moderately, especially in hot weather. No issues in winter. I consider it a youthful fragrance suitable for everyone. It’s rich, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I’d rather keep trying other scents. It’s not one that makes me obsessed. Personally, I’m drawn to berry, green, and woody notes, which is why I bought it. Recommended for a short trip in nature—it doesn’t bother and stays subtle.
I agree with Anabella7. I just received the bottle I ordered for Surreal Garden along with Pur Blanca. I tested one on each wrist. The Surreal must be on ‘another plane’ because I can barely perceive it anymore. I think it’s one of those perfumes you use right after a shower to go to bed.
A rich and fresh berry fragrance, too bad it doesn’t last more than a few minutes and has poor projection.