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Viva by Fergie

by Laurent Le Guernec

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Avon Viva by Fergie is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Laurent Le Guernec. Viva by Fergie opens with Green Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Lavender, Narcissus, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Vetiver. Avon's Viva by Fergie carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive throwback. Some call it crisp and clean, others can't get past the 'masculine' lavender. If you like a bold, green unisex vibe and don't mind reapplying, give it a go. Otherwise, you might find it too sharp and fleeting.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cozy
Viva by Fergie Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes55%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes31%

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

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and non-offensive profile makes it good for casual wear and sports. The moderate longevity and soft projection mean it won't overwhelm an office, but it's perhaps not ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Viva by Fergie kicks off with a sharp green and bergamot blast, giving it an invigorating, almost bracing opening. As it settles, a clean lavender note emerges, blended with cool mint and the subtle sweetness of narcissus. The dry-down veers into a woody, musky territory, softened by vetiver, maintaining a fresh and earthy core that consistently reads as unisex.

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