Prima Eau de Parfum bottle Prima
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Étoile d'Une Nuit Eau de Parfum bottle Étoile d'Une Nuit

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Prima
Avon Prima, or Dreams as it's known across Europe, is a surprisingly well-blended, mature, and budget-friendly fruity rose. It's a classy crowd-pleaser that punches above its price point, though not everyone gets the promised fruit notes.
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Our Verdict - Étoile d'Une Nuit
This one is a total crowd-pleaser for those who adore powdery iris. Étoile d'Une Nuit hits that sweet spot of sophisticated, gentle femininity, though some find its subtlety a drawback. It's a comforting, 'lipsticky' dream in a bottle.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 18%
Floral 31% 29%
Fruity 20% 13%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 28% 29%
Warm 4% 4%
Woody 10% 9%
Earthy 5% 4%
Animalic 11% 11%
Fresh 13% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Prima EdP
Étoile d'Une Nuit EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 32%
Only in Étoile d'Une Nuit
Blackberry 36% Mandarin 32%
Shared Notes
Rose 43% vs 31%
Iris 28% vs 44%
Jasmine 27% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 34%
Vanilla 29% vs 33%
Only in Prima
Cedar 32%
Only in Étoile d'Une Nuit
Cashmere Wood 32%

Accords

Prima Étoile d'Une Nuit
100%
Fruity
52%
Iris
100%
76%
Powdery
85%
80%
Rose
64%
77%
Sweet
68%
Musky
52%
61%
Woody
54%
Earthy
58%
52%
Floral
49%
52%
Vanilla
44%
100%
Iris shared
52%
100%
Powdery shared
76%
85%
Rose shared
80%
64%
77%
Musky shared
68%
52%
Woody shared
61%
54%
58%
Floral shared
52%
49%
Vanilla shared
52%
44%

Performance

Prima Étoile d'Une Nuit
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Prima

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its non-offensive and subtle nature, combined with a 'forever' lasting power for many, makes it ideal for office and casual wear. It's a bit too understated for formal events and absolutely not for sport.

Étoile d'Une Nuit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft-to-moderate projection and clean, understated character make it highly suitable for office wear without being intrusive. While elegant and suitable for dates, its restrained sillage means it's less of a bold statement for formal events, and its powdery nature makes it unsuitable for active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
93%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Iris, Powdery, Rose accords and Rose, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Prima
Étoile d'Une Nuit
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