Avon 2008 EDT

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Wish of Happiness

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Avon Wish of Happiness is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. Wish of Happiness opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Lemon and Pear, and dries down to a base of Neroli. Avon's Wish of Happiness carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This citrus burst divides opinion like marmite - some find it a delightful, albeit fleeting, mood-booster, while others dismiss it as nothing more than a glorified room spray. Love it for its uplifting zest, but don't expect it to stick around.
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  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
  • Playful
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Wish of Happiness Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Pear67%
Lemon33%
Baseas listed
Neroli100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its very weak longevity and intimate sillage make it suitable for casual wear or as a quick pick-me-up. The fresh, zesty profile aligns well with daytime and active scenarios, but it lacks the presence for formal events or 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

An immediate hit of bright pink grapefruit delivers an energetic and sunny opening. This soon blends into a zesty heart where sharp lemon meets the subtle, juicy sweetness of pear, keeping things light and fresh. The dry down is a delicate whisper of neroli, adding a soft, clean, and slightly floral finish that barely lingers.

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