Avon 2020 EDP

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Black Essential Intense

by Clito Hoedicke

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Avon Black Essential Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Clito Hoedicke. Black Essential Intense opens with Citrus, settles into a heart of Leather, Pepper, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Fire. Avon's Black Essential Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't let the Avon label fool you, this is a seriously good, affordable gem that punches above its weight. It's a warm, spicy amber with a confident edge, perfect for those cool evenings.
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  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Black Essential Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus100%
Heartas listed
Leather36%
Labdanum33%
Pepper32%
Baseas listed
Amber44%
Woody Notes33%
Fire22%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's not overpowering, making it versatile. The warm, amber-spice profile is perfectly suited for cooler evenings and intimate dates, with many reviewers specifically calling it out for these occasions. While wearable in air-conditioned environments, it leans too warm for casual daytime or sport.

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Black Essential Intense kicks off with a bright, zesty citrus burst before quickly diving into a warm, inviting heart. You'll pick up on a rich, masculine leather note, spiced up by a fiery pepper, and the balsamic sweetness of labdanum. As it settles, it smooths out into a woody, amber base, with a smoky 'fire' accord adding an intriguing depth and warmth that lingers for hours.

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