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Imari

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Avon Imari is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1985. Imari opens with Bergamot, Galbanum, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Iris, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Avon's Imari carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Imari is pure 80s nostalgia in a bottle, and opinions are firmly split. Some adore its classic, sophisticated warmth, others find it too 'grandma' or challenging with its aldehydic punch. This one's definitely a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Imari Eau de Parfum bottle
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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 Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent woody-aldehydic profile and rich accords make it less suitable for the office and casual wear. Reviewers often mention it as a 'datenight/evening fragrance' or for 'cold-weather wear', indicating its richer, more mature character is perfect for formal events and romantic evenings when applied sparingly.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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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About

Avon's Imari opens with a bold, soapy aldehydic lift, quickly joined by the green, slightly bitter tone of galbanum and bright bergamot. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet, where creamy tuberose and Ylang-Ylang mingle with powdery orris and delicate lily of the valley. The dry down settles into a woody, musky embrace of sandalwood, cedar, and amber, softened by a hint of vanilla, creating a mysteriously warm and enduring aura.

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