Avon 1993 EDT

F ££ Acquired

Soie Rouge

by Jean-Pierre Subrenat

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Avon Soie Rouge is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993, created by Jean-Pierre Subrenat. Soie Rouge opens with Cashmere Wood, Orange, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Avon's Soie Rouge carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly divisive vintage, Soie Rouge is either a sophisticated spicy floral or an old-fashioned grandma scent. No middle ground here, so try before you commit.
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  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Soie Rouge 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
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
Also Works:
Formal

With its eternal longevity and strong sillage, this scent demands attention and is best reserved for evening or colder weather. It's too assertive for an office but could work for a sophisticated date or formal event.

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

  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Soie Rouge opens with a bold, almost aggressive, hit of pepper, softened slightly by a fleeting orange zest and the smooth warmth of cashmere wood. As the initial spice mellows, a rich floral heart emerges, dominated by a classic rose with hints of jasmine and the creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang. The dry down settles into a musky, amber embrace, underscored by earthy vetiver and a distinct, lingering patchouli.

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