Avon 2008 EDT

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Make Me Smile

by Ursula Wandel

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Avon Make Me Smile is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Ursula Wandel. Make Me Smile opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Marigold, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Avon's Make Me Smile carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A bright, zesty citrus blast that genuinely lives up to its name, even if its presence is fleeting. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up on a summer's day, but don't expect it to stick around for long.
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  • Uplifting
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Youthful
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Make Me Smile Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its bright, fresh, and non-overpowering nature makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings (due to weak sillage), and especially for sport or outdoor summer activities. However, its very weak longevity means it's not suited for events where you need lasting impact.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Make Me Smile bursts open with an invigorating, almost sugary lemonade-like blend of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin. This zesty freshness carries through to a soft heart of marigold and jasmine, maintaining a cheerful, light character. As it fades, a gentle whisper of musk and sandalwood provides a comfortable, clean finish, though for many, this stage is barely perceptible.

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