Avon 1974 EDT

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Timeless

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Avon Timeless is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1974. Timeless opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Gardenia, and Peach, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Avon's Timeless carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart, or those chasing fleeting trends. Timeless is a loud, proud blast from the past - a take-no-prisoners chypre that many adore for its classic, powerful vibe, but others find a bit too 'old-fashioned.' It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, with little middle ground.
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  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Timeless 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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant projection and strong, enduring nature make it less suitable for an office environment. However, its bold, sophisticated profile and long-lasting sillage are perfect for dates and especially formal events, where it can truly make a statement.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

It begins with a potent aldehydic fizz, brightened by bergamot and lemon, with a hint of peach and gardenia. This quickly melts into a rich, complex heart of cedar, patchouli, rose, and jasmine, with powdery iris contributing a sophisticated depth. The dry down is where it truly shines, a warm, opulent embrace of deep amber, creamy vanilla, earthy tonka, and musky opoponax, lingering for ages. It's a scent with a story, unapologetically classic.

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