Avon 1973 EDP

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Sweet Honesty

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Avon Sweet Honesty is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1973. Sweet Honesty opens with Lemon, Lily Of The Valley, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hyacinth and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla, and Honey. Avon's Sweet Honesty carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Avon's Sweet Honesty is pure, unadulterated nostalgia in a bottle. Despite its perceived simplicity and a polarising powdery accord, it delivers a comforting hug, making it a perennial favourite for many who grew up with it.
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
Sweet Honesty Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Floral
100%
Musky
95%
Honey
86%
Rose
84%
Green
75%
Powdery
75%

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its soft sillage and 'clean' feel make it ideal for casual scenarios and office wear, provided it's applied lightly. Reviews highlight it as a comforting, relaxed scent, often worn at home or for bed. It's generally not considered suitable for formal events due to its innocent and simple character.

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About

Opening with a delicate, aldehydic lily of the valley and a bright splash of lemon, Sweet Honesty quickly settles into a heart of gentle rose and hyacinth. The real magic unfolds in the dry down, where a soft, honeyed musk blends with subtle vanilla and a hint of cedar, creating a warm, tender, and undeniably powdery embrace.