Avon 1981 EDC

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Odyssey

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Avon Odyssey is a Cologne launched in 1981. Avon's Odyssey carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Avon's Odyssey is a divisive fragrance: for some, a clean, musky floral with nostalgic charm; for others, an outdated, overly musky scent with a touch too much 80s 'oomph'.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Odyssey 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, soapy profile and moderate performance make it ideal for casual wear, including everyday activities or a post-shower refresh. While some find it office-safe due to its freshness, its musky character might be too prominent for some formal or intimate date 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Odyssey opens with a delicate, powdery mimosa and the sweet, almost creamy presence of magnolia. It quickly settles into a prominent, soft white musk, woven with the fresh, green nuances of lily of the valley. This is a clean, soapy floral musk that evokes a sense of gentle comfort, drying down to a subtly warm and airy finish.

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Complement

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