Segno by Avon

I love that the cap comes with an atomizer, but this Segno feels elegant, woody, and formal; it almost smells like lemon between leather and whisky.

Reviewing again: They sold this to me as a leather bomb with liquor, but I was wrong. It doesn’t smell like leather; it has a very high-quality vetiver base, rich liquor that smells like malt with roses, fresh Mediterranean lemon, a slight sweetness, and spiced woods. To be honest, I see myself wearing it in summer in my city on days that aren’t too hot, thanks to that sparkling lemon. It has a blue aura without being generic, leaning toward Terre d’Hermès with the vetiver-citrus combo. The boozy note adds complexity. Solid performance, even better on clothes. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s far from bad. Here in Zacatecas, it works well from spring to warm autumn. Blessings.

I can’t believe it’s discontinued; luckily, I managed to get a bottle. Among men’s fragrances, its scent quality is far superior to others and reminds me of Black Suede Intense, but in terms of quality, Segno has no equal. It garners compliments, lasts long, feels noble, and has a serious character. You can detect woods, spices, boozy whisky, and vetiver. Excellent, highly recommended, and I repeat: worth considering. If it comes back, I’d buy it without a second thought. Great fragrance.

One of the few Avon perfumes I’m willing to put my money on. It’s somewhat vintage with good performance. I bought it on promotion along with a shower gel and liked it, but it’s not a youthful scent; it smells like a gentleman, a mature man, I’d say over 35. I was fascinated by the opening: peppery with a well-marked whisky and a cinnamon note that isn’t listed. Once you detect the vetiver, you know it won’t be a modern sweet scent. It’s a masculine, old-school, alpha-male type aroma. It loses quality in the dry down after 4 hours with a note I don’t like, just like in Bentley Intense. I imagine it’s patchouli. If you can get it on offer for under $20, it’s fine; above that, there are better options. But yes, I can recommend it if it’s under that price.

One of the few Avon perfumes worth picking up. It’s vintage-style with good performance. I bought it on promotion with a body wash and definitely liked it, but it’s not a youthful aroma. It smells like a gentleman, a mature man—say, over 35. I was fascinated by the opening: peppery with a well-marked whiskey note, and although it’s not listed, I definitely detect cinnamon. Seeing the vetiver note, you realize this isn’t that boring modern sweet perfume. It’s a masculine, old-man scent, alpha male type. It loses a bit of quality in the final dry-down after 4 hours, where a note appears that I don’t like. It’s the same one I get at the end of Bentley Intense for Men. I’m not sure what it is; I imagine it’s patchouli. If you can grab it on sale for under $20, it’s fine; above that, there are better options. But yes, I recommend it if it’s under that price.

“Creamy sweet whisky.” Finally, this blind buy arrived and exceeded my expectations. Before, I bought Segno Success and was disappointed, but this one seemed acceptable. I say ‘acceptable’ because the price is high and it wouldn’t be on the list of bargains. Nevertheless, it’s a Mid-Range option to vary your gourmand arsenal. Scenarios: it’s sweet with good trail and projection. It projects moderately to heavily for about 2 hours and lasted 7 hours, which is more than acceptable. It stands out in night scenarios, bars, or pubs. It has refined wood, but the intensity of the opening and heart can be overwhelming in the office. It’s not for hot climates or daytime use. More for semi-formal wear and men over 30. On cold nights, it can be appreciated for the quality of the woody notes (very high-quality patchouli) and invite closeness, though in very hot summers it might become suffocating. It has its own identity and is a valid, distinct option. It wouldn’t be my first choice, but it will always be considered. Price in Argentina ranges from $25 to $35, better than some designers, especially reformulated linear fragrances from the 80s or 90s. Not the best, but undoubtedly among my top 20 gourmands. According to offers, I’ll buy it again. Scent: 7. Quality: 6. Longevity: 7. Projection: 7. Versatility: 4.

From Avon’s premium line, this has an absolutely brutal creaminess. It’s an ocre masculine scent where the liquor seems dissolved in creamy tonal amber notes; those synthetic molecules feel great. It’s the best representation of creamy wood I’ve tried and it lasts forever. In some distant way, it reminds me of shaving cream, and I love that.

Old school, it smells like a grandfather going to buy bread at 6 AM, but upon drying it reveals a Zara True Leather-type leather, just kinder. Demand a discount when buying it.

I’m hoping I’ll like it; I ordered it after seeing it in the catalog. The scent seemed well-crafted; Avon’s fragrances tend to be polarizing—you either love them or hate them. Yves Cassar is a great perfumer, so I hope he doesn’t disappoint. It reminded me of Carlo Corinto, Pour Lui, or Very Irresistible. If I don’t end up loving it, at least I’ll wear it daily until I get used to it, since it’s already here and I’ll review the final result.

The opening is fantastic—it smells refined and expensive, with a realistic leather note like new shoes and a sweet, fresh amber. But after two hours, it falls apart: copper and a synthetic ambroxan kick in, reminiscent of Dior Sauvage but with a tropical Acapulco twist. A solid attempt by Avon; if the dry-down lasted four hours, it would be gold. I was strict with my dry-down evaluation because that’s what truly matters. Most Avon customers will get along well with this. It’s not the cheapest (around $25), but it’s definitely worth it.