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City Rush

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Avon City Rush is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. City Rush opens with Bergamot, Ivy, and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Orchid, and Dahlia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Patchouli. Avon's City Rush carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive hit from Avon. Many find it surprisingly sophisticated for the price, a dead ringer for Gucci Guilty with better longevity, while others are left cold by what they perceive as a plain, linear scent. Either way, it's a plum-heavy comfort scent with a loyal following.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Soft
City Rush Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed
Woody Notes40%

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:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, comforting accords make it suitable for casual wear and even office use, as many reviews suggest it's inoffensive. However, its rich, sometimes perceived as heavy, character and longer longevity, tend to make it less ideal for formal events or sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

City Rush opens with a deep, juicy plum note, brightened by a fleeting touch of bergamot and a green whisper of ivy. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of rose, dahlia, and orchid, adding a creamy sweetness without being cloying. As it settles, a woody, musky base emerges, grounded by earthy patchouli, leaving a warm and subtly powdery trail that feels both comforting and elegant.

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