Far Away

Far Away, launched in 1994 and crafted by perfumers René Morgenthaler and Xavier Renard, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that evokes a sense of exoticism and adventure. Its composition opens with the tropical richness of coconut, ylang-ylang, peach, karo karounde, and orange. The heart reveals an intricate floral arrangement featuring jasmine, gardenia, violet, freesia, osmanthus, and rose. A warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber, and musk provides depth and sensuality. Far Away remains a beloved choice for its lush, long-lasting character.

Today Tomorrow Always Collection

The Today Tomorrow Always collection debuted in 2004 with Today, a Floral Woody Musk fragrance by Olivier Cresp. It opens with a bright and fresh blend of freesia, cactus sap, and stephanotis. The heart features lush tropical florals, including tuberose, orange blossom, hibiscus, bird of paradise, and butterfly bush. A velvety base of musk, water notes, cedar, and woody tones completes the composition. Today won the FiFi Award for Women’s Private Label Fragrance of the Year in 2005.

The collection expanded with Tomorrow, which highlights amber and spice, and Always, a creamy floral tribute to enduring love.

Perceive

Perceive, introduced in 2000 and created by Christopher Sheldrake, is an Oriental fragrance that balances freshness with warmth. Its top notes feature yellow freesia and white pepper, creating an airy introduction. The heart combines pear, carnation, Damask plum, and ylang-ylang. The base rounds out the fragrance with vanilla orchid, sandalwood, cedar, and musk, creating a sensual finish.

The men’s version introduces a vibrant blend of citrus, mint, and woody notes, designed to energize and refresh.

Incandessence

Launched in 2000 and developed by Givaudan, Incandessence is a Floral Fruity fragrance that celebrates vitality and light. It opens with delicate notes of orchid, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen. The heart features tulip and peony, while the base returns to the soft warmth of orchid. This scent is known for its bright, uplifting qualities and enduring charm.

Little Black Dress

Little Black Dress, introduced in 2001 by Barbara Zoebelein, is a sophisticated Oriental fragrance. The top notes combine cyclamen, coriander, African ginger, apricot blossom, and honeysuckle. The heart brings together jasmine, ylang-ylang, gardenia, pink peony, and datura. The base is grounded in Japanese plum, tonka bean, sandalwood, musk, and woody notes. This versatile fragrance adapts seamlessly to various occasions.

Rare Pearls Collection

Rare Pearls is a Floral fragrance that exudes elegance. Its luminous top notes include white honey, pepper, Brazilian rosewood, and plum. The heart centers around magnolia, while the base blends musk, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a luxurious finish.

Rare Gold features a Floral Aldehyde composition with top notes of ylang-ylang, peach, mandarin orange, and bergamot. Its heart blooms with tuberose, jasmine, and aldehydes, while the base is enriched with amber and woody notes. Rare Amethyst offers a bolder profile with plum, violet, and sandalwood.

Avon Attraction Collection

Launched in 2015, the Avon Attraction Collection is designed to evoke connection and allure. Attraction for Her, created by Honorine Blanc, combines blackberry, pear, and pink pepper with a floral heart of jasmine and black orchid. Its warm base includes amber, Madagascar vanilla, and praline.

Attraction for Him, by Adilson Rato, features cardamom, ginger, and clary sage, layered over a base of tonka bean and guaiac wood. The collection continues to evolve with editions like Attraction Rush and Attraction Awaken, each offering unique interpretations of the original theme.

The Challenges of Discontinuation

Avon’s rich fragrance history has seen the creation of many beloved scents, but the discontinuation of certain perfumes remains a source of regret for loyal fans. Fragrances such as Extraordinary, Christian Lacroix Rouge, the Hervé Léger Collection, Tréselle, Fergie Outspoken, and U by Ungaro were widely celebrated for their distinctive compositions and the emotional connections they evoked. Their absence has left a notable void for those who admired Avon’s bold creativity and commitment to crafting memorable perfumes.

Avon’s Legacy

Avon’s fragrances reflect a commitment to craftsmanship and individuality. From the exotic allure of Far Away to the enduring appeal of the Attraction Collection, each creation adds to a legacy of innovation and artistry, continuing to inspire and delight across generations.