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Summer Body Tonic or...Gone with the Summer Wind
I had no previous experience with cosmetics or fragrances from Avon. As part of a small test order, this scent was allowed to join me, as I was still looking for something fresh and unobtrusive for the warmer season.
About the bottle: I like the straightforward and minimalist design. An opulent, wildly decorated bottle would not suit such a fragrance at all. So that's a plus point right away. I find the handling not so great; you can clearly tell that this is a fragrance from the more affordable price range. When you remove the cap, you have to be careful that the bottle doesn't slip out of your hand, and the spray head is also not really tight; after spraying, perfume always runs out from the sides, so I wouldn't want to take it with me in my handbag.
Now, after a long preamble, finally to the scent, as that is what really matters:
Fresh, light, floral, but these notes are in the background. That's how I would describe it; I admit it's a bit difficult for me, and I also detect citrus notes, which are not listed in the fragrance pyramid. The scent also has a certain creaminess, as if you just applied lotion after a shower.
Unfortunately, the sillage and longevity are barely present for me; you would have to bathe in it to perceive it for a long time and clearly. Hence the title, in my eyes this is more of a body spray in terms of concentration, which you can confidently apply in the summer without clashing or standing out.
So if that is enough for you, you will be well served with this.
About the bottle: I like the straightforward and minimalist design. An opulent, wildly decorated bottle would not suit such a fragrance at all. So that's a plus point right away. I find the handling not so great; you can clearly tell that this is a fragrance from the more affordable price range. When you remove the cap, you have to be careful that the bottle doesn't slip out of your hand, and the spray head is also not really tight; after spraying, perfume always runs out from the sides, so I wouldn't want to take it with me in my handbag.
Now, after a long preamble, finally to the scent, as that is what really matters:
Fresh, light, floral, but these notes are in the background. That's how I would describe it; I admit it's a bit difficult for me, and I also detect citrus notes, which are not listed in the fragrance pyramid. The scent also has a certain creaminess, as if you just applied lotion after a shower.
Unfortunately, the sillage and longevity are barely present for me; you would have to bathe in it to perceive it for a long time and clearly. Hence the title, in my eyes this is more of a body spray in terms of concentration, which you can confidently apply in the summer without clashing or standing out.
So if that is enough for you, you will be well served with this.
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2 Comments
Alliage 11 years ago
When I look at the perfume bottles, some of them really do look quite awkward. I always had the elongated one with the white cap.
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Schnüffeli 11 years ago
I can't agree with you on that. I find the bottle quite handy, and mine is also sealed well! The sillage isn't amazing, but it's noticeable; the longevity is decent at about 5 hours. A lovely summer scent.
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