Avon 1992 EDC

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Mesmerize

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Avon Mesmerize is a Cologne launched in 1992. Mesmerize opens with Mandarin, Bergamot, and Apple, settles into a heart of Herbal, Spicy Notes, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Avon's Mesmerize carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with passionate advocates and detractors. Expect a bold, spicy, and somewhat dated oriental aroma that performs moderately but makes a statement.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Spicy
  • Masculine
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Mesmerize Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot35%
Mandarin34%
Apple31%
Heartas listed
Myrrh41%
Spicy Notes38%
Herbal21%
Baseas listed
Amber51%
Woody Notes49%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, spicy character make it suitable for cooler weather casual and formal settings, with some even recommending it for dates. However, its intensity and potentially polarising scent profile make it less ideal for the office 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Mesmerize opens with a burst of bright mandarin orange, bergamot, and a touch of crisp apple, quickly transitioning to its heart. Here, a rich blend of exotic spices mingles with the balsamic depth of myrrh and green herbal notes, creating a complex, warm, and distinctly old-school oriental feel. The dry-down settles into a comforting base of amber and woody notes, giving it a cosy, slightly powdery finish.

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