Avon 2016 EDC

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Black Essential

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Avon Black Essential is a Cologne launched in 2016. Black Essential opens with Mandarin and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Leather. Avon's Black Essential carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A surprisingly sophisticated and mature scent for the price point, Black Essential offers a refreshing break from current trends, delivering a serious yet cozy leather-lavender experience.
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  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Black Essential Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tangerine55%
Mandarin45%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Leather100%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear, though some reviewers noted it works well as an after-shower scent. It's too subdued for formal events and clearly not for sport, but can work for a more intimate date setting.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

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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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Black Essential opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and tangerine, quickly mellowing into a fresh, persistent heart of clean lavender. This aromatic core is expertly intertwined with a warm, slightly dry leather base, creating a sense of understated elegance. While the official notes are concise, there's an underlying woody warmth and a hint of amber that rounds out this intimate, mature composition.

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