Avon 1996 EDC

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Luiza Brunet

by Joachim Correl

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Avon Luiza Brunet is a Cologne launched in 1996, created by Joachim Correl. Luiza Brunet opens with Green Notes, Orange, Lemongrass, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Jasmine, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Avon's Luiza Brunet carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This Avon classic is a divisive beast: some hail it as a cheap and chic gem, perfect for any occasion, while others find its initial blast challenging and its dry down a 'chemical weapon'. Love it or hate it, it's definitely got character.
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Luiza Brunet 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it won't overwhelm in an office setting, and one reviewer specifically recommended it for work. However, its bold, complex character makes it versatile enough for dates and casual wear, though perhaps a little too imposing for formal events or sport.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil from Lemongrass
  • 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
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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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About

Luiza Brunet opens with a surprising punch of green notes, bright lemongrass, and a noticeable lavender kick, offering a unique, almost ferrous start. This quickly mellows into a floral heart of jasmine and lily of the valley, underpinned by a warm, spicy nuance that hints at its oriental leanings. The dry down is a robust, dense blend of cedar, sandalwood, and moss, with a musky amber embrace that leaves a lasting, earthy impression.

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