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Petal by Cynthia Rowley

by Richard Herpin , Frank Voelkl

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Avon Petal by Cynthia Rowley is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Richard Herpin and Frank Voelkl. Avon's Petal by Cynthia Rowley carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A gentle, ephemeral floral that's a nostalgic trip for some and too fleeting for others. It's inoffensive, light, and perfectly pretty, if a little underwhelming in performance.
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Petal by Cynthia Rowley 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its inoffensive floral character, make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office. It's too subtle for formal events, and its freshness makes it surprisingly good for light activity.

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

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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About

Imagine strolling through a dewy garden at dawn. Petal opens with a bright, zesty lemon that quickly softens into a green, almost watery violet leaf. The heart blossoms with a delicate blend of lily of the valley and freesia, evoking the fresh, airy scent of newly cut flowers. It's a simple, innocent bouquet, light and natural, like a freshly crushed flower petal.

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