Avon 2020 EDP

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Musk + > Intense

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Avon Musk + > Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Musk + > Intense opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Water Accord, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Avon's Musk + > Intense carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and short-lived, this budget musk fails to deliver on its aquatic promise, quickly devolving into a simple patchouli. Some find the opening pleasant, but don't expect much after that.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Casual
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Musk + > Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Water Accord100%
Baseas listed
Musk61%
Patchouli39%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean profile, make it suitable for casual daytime wear and the office. However, its perceived lack of depth and poor performance mean it's not ideal for formal events or dates where something more impactful is 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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

It opens with a fleeting spark of bergamot, a crisp citrus lift that promises something fresh. This quickly gives way to a rather generic watery accord, hinting at an aquatic theme that never fully materialises. The dry down is dominated by a clean musk, underpinned by an earthy, slightly sharp patchouli note that lingers, much to the chagrin of some.

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