Avon 1999 EDP

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Rare Rubies

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Avon Rare Rubies is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1999. Avon's Rare Rubies carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A truly divisive vintage gem. Rare Rubies is a spiced-up Avon oriental that some find sophisticated and warm, while others detect an unfortunate 'cat pee' or 'insecticide' note. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Warm
  • Spicy
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Sensual
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Rare Rubies 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it better suited for evenings or cooler weather, rather than a crowded office. The warm, spicy profile lends itself well to date nights and formal events, with some reviewers even calling it 'lanquidly sexual'.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Rubies opens with a lively blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and coriander, creating an immediate spicy warmth. As it settles, the African orange flower and ylang-ylang emerge, softening the spices with a gentle floral touch. The dry-down reveals a rich base of amber, sandalwood, and Avon's signature musk, providing a velvety, long-lasting finish that can range from cozy to challenging depending on your skin chemistry.

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