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Absolute by Exclusive by Avon

Men 2020

Brand
Avon
Perfumer
Marion Costero
Perfumer
Stephen Nilsen

Description

Absolute by Exclusive by Avon is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition was created by Marion Costero and Stephen Nilsen. The top notes unfold with lavender, Sicilian lemon, and African geranium; the heart reveals oud wood, Texas cedar, frankincense, and safrole; while the base notes settle on amber, Indonesian patchouli leaves, and ambroxan.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 40%
  • Spring 17%
  • Summer 5.0%
  • Autumn 38%
  • Day 26%
  • Night 74%

Key notes

Community

402 votes

  • Positive 87%
  • Negative 4.2%
  • Neutral 9.2%
positive reviews 402 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageModerate Best momentNight CharacterMasculine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

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Leading answer Winter

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Leading answer Night

395 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Absolute by Exclusive

Main accord amber Year 2020 Gender Men Perfumer Marion Costero · Stephen Nilsen

Absolute by Exclusive by Avon is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this composition was created by Marion Costero and Stephen Nilsen. The top notes unfold with lavender, Sicilian lemon, and African geranium; the heart reveals oud wood, Texas cedar, frankincense, and safrole; while the base notes settle on amber, Indonesian patchouli leaves, and ambroxan.

Flowers Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

335 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

344 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

356 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

345 votes

Community reviews

15 reviews

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  1. Does anyone know what perfume is still in production and smells exactly like this? 🙏🏻 It’s a pity they stopped selling it. It was one of Avon’s best, maybe the best. It smells sweet and rich, but as it fades, it leaves a unique clean scent that’s hard to match. It’s for going out, not for the office; it goes perfectly with a black suit or semi-formal attire.

  2. CAMILOST2

    I’m looking for something that stays alive and is very similar to this, which is a pity as it’s no longer sold. It was one of Avon’s best: a delicious sweet scent that dries down to a unique cleanliness unlike any other fragrance. Perfect for special outings, not for the office; it goes great with a black suit or semi-formal attire.

  3. It’s a BBB: good, beautiful, and cheap. The real magic is that it blends perfectly with other perfumes for layering lovers. It has great longevity and projection without being cloying. I find it ideal for daily use due to its quality, and especially its excellent price.

  4. Gentil vagabond

    It’s a synthetic oud with presence; it doesn’t knock me over, but it delivers. The brand deserves credit for releasing an affordable yet quality fragrance. If you like oud wood, this is a solid option.

  5. Andrés88

    Top fragrance; everyone nailed their descriptions, though it has a touch that reminds me of CK One Shock and another one I can’t quite name.

  6. Andrés88

    Excellent fragrance; all previous forum members described it accurately. I’ll just add that it has a note reminding me of CK One Shock and another fragrance I can’t quite place.

  7. LuisPrada7

    Since Natura acquired it, Avon perfumes improved 100%. You can tell they use organic alcohol, and it’s incredible to get an Eau de Toilette for $10 that feels more like an EDP, with very assimilable oud notes. I detect leather, a touch of sweet vanilla, and lavender; it’s powdery, incense-heavy, and very masculine. Women are fascinated by it; some even buy it for their sheets. It lasts up to 8 hours on skin, projects for about 5, and on clothes, it’s still detectable even after washing. Obviously, it’s not for young people; some find it smells like something for the elderly. In Brazil, it was cataloged as perfume of the year, and in the US, they call it the cheap perfume that smells expensive. Don’t buy blind because it’s an oriental scent.

  8. LuisPrada7

    Since Natura introduced it, Avon has made a 100% quality leap. They use organic alcohol, and for $10 you get an Eau de Toilette that smells like an EDP, with very recognizable oud notes. It feels like leather, with a touch of sweet vanilla and lavender, velvety with incense, super masculine, and women love it so much that some wear it on their sheets. On skin, it lasts up to 8 hours, projects for 5, and is noticeable on clothes even after washing. It’s not for very young people because some see it as old-fashioned, but in Brazil it was named perfume of the year, and in the US it’s called the cheap one that smells expensive. It’s not a blind buy because it’s an oriental scent.

  9. I love that Avon is creating high-quality fragrances at accessible prices; it smells superior, nothing synthetic or vulgar. It feels ethereal yet persistent, lasting days on clothes and up to 6 hours on skin, which is perfect since I always carry the bottle with me to reapply. It’s a delight, and I highly recommend it because it’s an easy-to-love scent that’s hard to offend anyone with. For the love of God, get it before they discontinue it.

  10. I truly appreciate Avon creating high-quality fragrances at accessible prices. First off, it doesn’t feel synthetic or vulgar to the nose; it feels superior to what we’re usually used to, and I hope they keep this line going. It feels ethereal yet persistent on clothes, lasting days. On skin, it depends on the type, but can last up to 6 hours, which is perfect for me since I carry the bottle with me and reapply. For me, it’s a delight. I highly recommend it to everyone because it’s an aroma that’s hard to dislike, and given its quality and how it develops, it’s difficult to offend anyone. For the love of God, get it before they discontinue it.

  11. Avon Masterpiece. I’m completely surprised by this fragrance; very rarely do I allow an Avon perfume into my collection—not because it’s cheap or catalog stuff, but because many perfumeries selling this way release designer-inspired colognes at low costs for those who can’t spend more, and I prefer something more original in terms of scent. The first thing that caught my attention was the claim of oud as a main note; I consider myself an avid oud lover, so I decided to give it a try. What a pleasant surprise: the oud note is present from start to finish. It’s woody, medicinal, balsamic, and yes, synthetic, but most designer perfumes with oud notes share that quality, so for $14, we shouldn’t ask for more. On the opening, you can feel the freshness of lemon, but that sensation lasts only a few seconds before dissipating quickly, revealing spicy, ambered, woody notes with a pleasant balsamic dry-down. It feels slightly alcoholic, giving a sensation of an alcoholic beverage, like cognac. Although few notes are described, a very pleasant cinnamon note is perceived, generating sensuality and romance. After 3 hours, I could detect a leather note—not animal leather, but a soft leather that, combined with the oud, feels medicinal, ambered, and sophisticated. In this facet, there are certain similarities with Natura’s Essential Oud; in fact, there are common notes. However, Essential Oud is sweeter, less versatile, and spicier, so while there are similarities, there are also differences, and in the dry-down, these two fragrances take distinct paths. If you’re just starting in the world of oud, both Absolute and Essential are excellent options to get familiar with the note. Therefore, if you like Natura’s Essential Oud, you’ll likely like this fragrance—it’s a more versatile and less spicy version. Conversely, if you don’t know Essential Oud but liked this fragrance, I invite you to try it; you won’t regret it. In summary, I think this fragrance is excellent, pleasant, projects for 1.5 hours, has skin longevity around 8 hours, and lasts a bit longer on clothes. The trail is moderate, though in temperatures above 40 degrees, overapplication can become invasive. The halo it produces is very noticeable, easily perceived by people around you. Price/quality gets a 10, originality gets a 9.

  12. Avon Masterpiece left me speechless; I rarely buy Avon perfumes, but I was looking for something original rather than cheap designer knockoffs. The oud notes caught my eye—it’s my favorite—and upon trying it, the woody, medicinal, and balsamic oud is there from start to finish. Yes, it’s synthetic, but for $14, you can’t ask for more. Fresh lemon lasts only seconds before giving way to a spicy, amber, and woody base that smells like an alcoholic beverage, similar to cognac, with a touch of cinnamon that adds sensuality. After three hours, a soft, non-animal leather emerges; combined with the oud, it feels sophisticated and medicinal, reminiscent of Natura’s Essential Oud but less sweet and more versatile. Both are excellent for beginners exploring oud. If you like Essential Oud, you’ll love this version; if you don’t know it, give it a try and you won’t regret it. Projection is about an hour and a half, lasting 8 hours on skin and longer on clothes. The trail is moderate, though in extreme heat it can become overwhelming if overapplied. Its halo is very noticeable. Price/quality: 10, originality: 9.

  13. Leonardo da Vincho and Allan 27880, I agree with both; apparently, it’s a matter of marketing in each region, but it’s also true that the declared notes don’t match. However, I own the Sensus Absolute, and I must say, it’s an excellent fragrance that smells refined, and its performance on clothes is much better than on skin. I really like the scent; I feel it’s ideal for cold climates. It has generated compliments, and when asked what I was wearing, they couldn’t believe it was an Avon. Obviously, proposals have emerged that, without being designer or prestigious, have surprised us all. Personally, I consider this Sensus Absolute and Avon’s Black Suede Intense to be among the best I’ve tried in recent times, and given the price, it’s well worth owning two of each. Cheers, friends, and happy 2021.

  14. Leonardo da Vincho

    Dear @jerry7474 and @allan27880. I’m in a dilemma here because, according to Avon’s pages, the Absolute by Exclusive doesn’t appear in any Latin American country (I didn’t check Avon USA), and only in Avon Mexico is the Absolute by Sensus listed in the catalog. However, the declared notes don’t match for both perfumes. The common element would be the oud and woody notes, but the Sensus has pepper and leather, which aren’t declared or contained in this Exclusive. Conversely, the Exclusive seems to have a more floral touch, though both are very masculine. Based on the components, comments, and price, it seems like a good investment for next winter. The Exclusive feels friendlier, but we’d need to analyze the performance and quality of both on skin. I’ll keep investigating and see if Avon plans to market them in other countries. Respectful greetings to both and the rest of the forum.

  15. I haven’t tried this Avon creation; rather, what I have tried is the Absolute by Sensus from Avon, and it’s extraordinary. We’ve proven that not everything from this house is good or bad, but this Absolute by Sensus is literally a masterpiece—a fragrance that smells refined, asking for nothing from Armani, Chanel, Dior, or whatever. It’s a robust, strong, pleasant, and refined aroma. For its price, it’s an authentic gem. It’s a high-quality scent with generous performance. Scent: 9.0, Projection: 7.0, Longevity: 8.0.