Avon 2020 EDP

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HerStory

by Honorine Blanc , Adilson Rato

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Avon HerStory is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Honorine Blanc and Adilson Rato. HerStory opens with Peach Blossom, Pepper, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Avon's HerStory carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, HerStory is a surprising Avon offering that swings from peppery marine to sweet powdery iris, leaving many reviewers scratching their heads but ultimately captivated. A real shape-shifter.
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  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Cozy
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HerStory Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper41%
Bergamot31%
Peach Blossom28%
Heartas listed
Iris47%
Rose30%
Immortelle23%
Baseas listed
Patchouli41%
Benzoin31%
Vetiver28%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and dates, but the initial peppery blast might be a bit much for a formal office setting. Many reviewers noted its suitability for day wear, hinting at its versatility.

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

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

HerStory opens with a bold, almost salty-peppery kick from Bourbon pepper and bright bergamot, hinting at a marine character. This quickly evolves into a powdery heart where iris takes centre stage, softened by rose and the distinctive, slightly honeyed immortelle. The dry down is a warm, earthy blend of vetiver, patchouli, and benzoin, lending a sweet, balsamic depth that lingers on the skin.

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