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Incandessence Lotus

by Christophe Raynaud

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Avon Incandessence Lotus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Christophe Raynaud. Incandessence Lotus opens with Quince, Ivy, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Peony, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Violet, and Vanilla. Avon's Incandessence Lotus carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive one. Many hail it as a beautiful, feminine, fresh floral steal, a nearly identical dupe of pricier options. But others are let down by its fleeting presence, finding its initial charm quickly fades to 'wet paper' or 'soapy mess'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
Incandessence Lotus Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Floral Notes23%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes22%

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
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its lightness and soft projection make it ideal for the office or casual daily wear, where it won't overpower. The delicate floral-fruity profile and perceived lack of longevity make it less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful scent might be desired.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a sweet, tart burst of quince and blackberry, evoking a bright, fruity shampoo feel. The heart unfolds with delicate lotus and peony, a gentle, airy floral arrangement. It settles into powdery violet, soft musk, and a whisper of vanilla, wrapping you in a light, slightly aquatic embrace that's undeniably fresh and clean.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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