Avon 2013 EDT

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Black Suede Essential

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Avon Black Suede Essential is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. Black Suede Essential opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Suede. Avon's Black Suede Essential carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget Avon offering is a divisive one. It's an inoffensive, mature lavender-suede scent, but prepare for the common complaints about its dismal performance. You get what you pay for, apparently.
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  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Soft
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Black Suede Essential Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Suede100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, where it won't overpower. The mature, inoffensive scent profile also lends itself well to casual wear and even a quiet date night, but it lacks the projection and sophistication for 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.

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 Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Black Suede Essential opens with a brief, zesty burst of mandarin, quickly settling into its heart where wild lavender takes centre stage, clean and prominent. As the citrus fades, a subtle, soft suede note emerges, deepening the composition and adding a mature, understated warmth to the aromatic lavender.

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