Avon 2022 EDP

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Musk + Instinct

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Avon Musk + Instinct is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Musk + Instinct opens with Cedar Leaf, Lemon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Sage, and Forest Floor, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Avon's Musk + Instinct carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a solid, understated green aromatic with a clean, masculine edge. It's not groundbreaking but delivers good value for money, especially if you're into that classic outdoor scent. A real crowd-pleaser that won't offend.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Musk + Instinct Eau de Parfum 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its fresh, clean, and unobtrusive aromatic-woody profile makes it suitable for office and formal wear, as highlighted by reviewer comments on its formal leanings. While green apple adds a touch of casual brightness, its moderate projection means it won't be overwhelming in closer settings.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • 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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  • 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

Musk + Instinct opens with a lively, almost minty blast of green apple and bright lemon, quickly mellowing into a lush, aromatic heart of violet leaf, forest floor, and sage. It’s distinctly verdant, reminiscent of a mossy woodland after rain. The drydown settles into an earthy, woody base of vetiver and sandalwood, underpinned by a persistent, clean musk that keeps things grounded and effortlessly masculine.

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