Avon 2020 EDC

M £ Statement

Absolute by Exclusive

by Stephen Nilsen , Marion Costero

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Avon Absolute by Exclusive is a Cologne launched in 2020, created by Stephen Nilsen and Marion Costero. Absolute by Exclusive opens with Lemon, Lavender, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Safraleine, Cedar, Oud, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Ambergris. Avon's Absolute by Exclusive carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive but undeniably affordable oud, this Avon offering punches well above its weight for performance and sophisticated vibes, if you can get past the initial synthetic blast.
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Absolute by Exclusive Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, this scent is a strong choice for evenings and cooler weather. The formal-leaning notes make it appropriate for dates and formal events, though its bold character might be a bit much for a quiet office.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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About

Opens with a zesty, clean hit of lemon and geranium, quickly softened by a delicate whisper of lavender. The heart deepens significantly with the smoky, leathery warmth of safraleine and oud, bolstered by dry cedar and a rich incense. The dry down is a luxurious, long-lasting embrace of amber and earthy patchouli, with a hint of sophisticated ambergris.

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