Avon 1977 EDC

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Candid

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Avon Candid is a Cologne launched in 1977. Avon's Candid carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Avon's Candid is a classic floral chypre that's surprisingly divisive. Some find it a timeless, elegant embrace of tuberose and oakmoss, others get cheap soap or a headache. Definitely not a blind buy unless you love vintage powerhouses.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Candid Cologne 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile, but the strong vintage floral character leans more towards evening or dressier casual wear than an office setting. Some find it too 'heavy' for everyday, while others love it for its comforting qualities.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Candid opens with a bold floral burst, led by creamy tuberose and heady jasmine, softened by the sweet, exotic touch of ylang-ylang. As it settles, a rich, earthy backbone of oakmoss and vetiver emerges, grounding the composition with a classic chypre feel. Sandalwood provides a smooth, woody warmth, creating a sophisticated and distinctly vintage aura that lingers with a hint of powdery elegance.

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