Avon 1998 EDP

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Women of Earth

by Calice Becker

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Avon Women of Earth is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Calice Becker. Women of Earth opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Fig, settles into a heart of Sweet Pea, Apple Blossom, Daphne, and Egyptian Jasmine Absolute, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Avon's Women of Earth carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a proper cult classic from Avon, universally loved by those who remember it. It's unique, surprisingly complex for its price point, and still missed terribly. If you can find a vintage bottle, snap it up.
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Women of Earth Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its delicate, clean floral profile, make it ideal for casual daytime wear and the office. It's inoffensive enough for close quarters but lacks the oomph for formal events or highly romantic 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

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

Women of Earth opens with a surprising minty-fresh burst of fig and bergamot, skipping the typical citrus zing for something more earthy and green. It quickly softens into a delicate, powdery heart where sweet pea and apple blossom bloom gently, underpinned by a whisper of jasmine. The dry down is a comforting, clean blend of soft musk, warm amber, and creamy vanilla, with a subtle hint of peach adding a touch of sweetness. It's a surprisingly sophisticated floral-fruity that defies its humble origins.

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