Avon 2022 EDP

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Rare Onyx

by Verônica Casanova , Céline Barel , Claire Liégent

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Avon Rare Onyx is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Verônica Casanova, Céline Barel, and Claire Liégent. Rare Onyx opens with Dark Plum Wu Mei, Neroli, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Rose, Mimosa, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Avon's Rare Onyx carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive. Some find this a pleasant, gentle fruity gourmand, while others are thoroughly disappointed by its lack of depth and surprisingly masculine lean, calling it generic and overpriced. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Subtle
  • Romantic
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Rare Onyx 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With moderate performance, this scent is suitable for everyday wear, including casual outings and date nights. Its intimate projection makes it appropriate for the office, though its warmth isn't ideal for sport or highly formal 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Rare Onyx opens with a rich, dark plum note, balanced by the bright zest of neroli and the soft sweetness of apricot, creating an initial impression that is both fruity and floral. As it settles, a bouquet of lotus, rose, and mimosa emerges, adding a delicate, slightly powdery floral heart. The base then wraps you in a comforting embrace of musk, warm amber, and creamy vanilla, leaving a smooth, intimate trail.

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