Avon 2017 EDT

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Free for Him

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Avon Free for Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Free for Him opens with Ginger and Mint, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambergris. Avon's Free for Him carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't let the Avon badge fool you, Free for Him is a surprisingly solid performer that punches above its weight, with many comparing it to designer heavyweights. A safe blind buy if you're after a budget-friendly crowd-pleaser.
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Free for Him Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger58%
Mint42%
Heartas listed
Violet Leaf100%
Baseas listed
Ambergris56%
Musk44%

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

With its moderate longevity and sillage, Free for Him is versatile enough for most settings. Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and daily use, while being light enough for sports or a relaxed office environment.

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

  • 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

This opens with a fresh, peppy kick of ginger and mint, giving it an immediate invigorating lift. The heart quickly emerges with a dominant violet leaf, which brings a slightly green, powdery, and almost metallic edge, a note that really defines the fragrance. As it settles, a clean musk and a hint of warm ambergris round out the base, providing a smooth and masculine finish that lingers pleasantly.

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