Avon 2022 EDT

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Absolute Santal by Elite Gentleman

by Frank Voelkl

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Avon Absolute Santal by Elite Gentleman is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Frank Voelkl. Absolute Santal by Elite Gentleman opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Geranium, and Fig Leaf, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Avon's Absolute Santal by Elite Gentleman carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is Avon's ambitious swing at the trendy woody-spicy profile, and for the price, it punches well above its weight. A surprisingly refined everyday scent that's divisive but generally appreciated.
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Absolute Santal by Elite Gentleman Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance makes it suitable for office wear and casual outings, preventing it from being too overpowering. The sophisticated woody and spicy notes also make it a strong contender for date nights, though it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Absolute Santal opens with a bright and peppery kick of mandarin and pink pepper, quickly ushering in the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom. The heart introduces a green, slightly aquatic freshness from violet and fig leaf, with a subtle floral touch of geranium. This leads into a sophisticated base of creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and classic oakmoss, creating a balanced and quietly assertive woody trail.

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