Avon 2018 EDC

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Exclusive in Black

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Avon Exclusive in Black is a Cologne launched in 2018. Exclusive in Black opens with Sea Water, Calypsone, and Mint, settles into a heart of Violet, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Avon's Exclusive in Black carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Surprisingly sophisticated for its price point, this aquatic woody scent is an everyday winner that punches well above its weight. It's a fresh, versatile crowd-pleaser, but a few find its marine notes a bit 'eggy' so tread carefully.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Sweet
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Exclusive in Black 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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate performance makes it suitable for most settings without being overpowering. The fresh and clean profile lends itself well to casual and sport, while its unexpected sophistication allows it to bridge into office and date night scenarios.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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 Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Dive into a refreshing wave of sea notes and invigorating mint, softened by a unique calypsone accord that brings a subtle, almost fruity sweetness. The heart unfolds with classic lavender, verdant violet, and crisp geranium, before settling into a warm, grounding base of musky sandalwood and earthy vetiver. This is a clean, modern aromatic aquatic with unexpected depth.

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