Avon 1997 EDP

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Starring

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Avon Starring is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997. Starring opens with Bergamot, Ivy, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Osmanthus, Peony, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Orchid. Avon's Starring carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Starring is a classic floral with a green, fruity opening and a warm woody finish. It is pretty, polished and easy to wear, with enough sandalwood and amber to keep it from feeling too sweet.
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  • Feminine
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Classic
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Starring 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Starring opens with a green snap of ivy, softened by bright bergamot and a juicy touch of blackcurrant. The heart is a soft floral bouquet of peony, rose, lily and osmanthus, which feels romantic and rounded rather than sharp. Underneath, sandalwood and amber add warmth, while orchid and vetiver give the base a little polish and a gentle earthy edge. Overall it is a floral scent with a woody, slightly fruity finish that wears as feminine, tidy and approachable.

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