Avon 2006 EDP

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Black Suede Touch

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Avon Black Suede Touch is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Black Suede Touch opens with Ginger, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Nutmeg, and Vanilla. Avon's Black Suede Touch carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A divisive little number, Black Suede Touch gets a lot of love for punching above its price point, but its performance issues split opinion right down the middle. Expect compliments, just don't expect it to last.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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Black Suede Touch Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger100%
Heartas listed
Pepper59%
Patchouli41%
Baseas listed
Cashmere Wood35%
Vanilla27%
Musk20%
Nutmeg18%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and often-cited average longevity make it versatile for both casual wear and close encounters like dates. The spicy and woody accords lend themselves to evening wear, but its lack of overt formality means it's less suited for strictly formal events or high-energy sports activities.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Touch opens with a lively kick of fresh ginger and spicy pepper, quickly settling into a heart of earthy patchouli. As it dries, it softens to a musky, creamy vanilla with hints of warm nutmeg, underpinned by the smooth comfort of cashmere wood. It's a journey from sharp spice to comforting warmth.

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