Avon 2003 EDT

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Passion Dance

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Avon Passion Dance is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003. Passion Dance opens with Papaya, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Water Lily, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Avon's Passion Dance carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Passion Dance is truly divisive. Some rave about its unique dark rose and woody facets, praising it as a hidden gem that smells far more expensive than it is. Others find it harsh and suffocating, equating it to 'moldy grapefruit' or even a 'graveyard' smell. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
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Passion Dance 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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong, often described as 'heavy' and 'masculine' character, makes it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. However, its intensity and complex woody-rose profile are ideal for making a bold statement on a date or for an evening formal event, with many reviews suggesting it's best for night.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Opening with a sharp, almost bitter grapefruit and tangy papaya, Passion Dance quickly delves into a deep floral heart where black rose, jasmine, and immortelle intertwine. The base provides a robust, earthy foundation of vetiver, patchouli, and oakmoss, with touches of warm amber and musk, creating a complex, dark chypre experience.

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Where to buy

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