Imari Corset by Avon

Bought this blind, expecting a clone of Tresor la Nuit, but honestly, it’s not. Maybe it just has a distant resemblance. Something strange happened: when it arrived, I loved it—soft and needed reapplication—but now it doesn’t convince me as much. I wore it for a whole week; it projected well for the first hour and lasted about 3 or 4 hours on my skin. To be fair, most perfumes don’t last long on me, even strong imported ones. In January 2026, I paid 17,000 pesos on Mercado Libre, but you can get it from 12,000, and for that price, expecting more than 4 hours of longevity is madness. It feels sophisticated, sexy, and versatile, suitable for all day or going out at night; if you wear it to the club, better bring a travel spray to reapply. The question is why this happened: one day I applied quite a bit to my neck, arms, and clothes, and I sensed a totally different scent, like a neroli essence not listed in the notes. It’s not ugly, just different, and the only thing that changed was the weather: I wore it all week in the heat, and now I’m in a jumper due to the cold. Anyway, perhaps it’s olfactory fatigue. Either way, it’s worth it for the price and versatility.

My first Avon purchase after Sweet Honesty in my teens. Thanks to a review praising this EDT, I was encouraged to order it, and honestly, it’s a gem; it matched my skin perfectly, had excellent performance, and flattered me.

I’ve been wearing it for two weeks; the weather in Patagonia is still cool, today the minimum is 5°C. I apply almost 10 sprays, it envelops me, embraces me, it drives me mad. It’s so sweet, creamy, elegant. It opens fruity with cocoa (yes, I smell it from the start), a sweet liquor that doesn’t last long but I notice it too; the heart has a big, opulent rose with acidic raspberry. The base is what I enjoy most: sweet, creamy vanilla with cocoa butter (the rose never disappears), delicious. Incredibly, I didn’t realise it was an EDT until reading the box because the performance is unbelievable; it lasts all day. A total hit, I would definitely buy it again, it smells expensive and is from the catalogue. I don’t find any resemblance to Tresor la Nuit, it’s more like Luna Intenso but gourmand.

I highly recommend this perfume. I must confess that for a catalogue fragrance, it exceeded my expectations. I loved its butter note, which predominates on my skin along with the cocoa, wow, it made my head spin in a good way; I also notice the boozy fruits, the liquor and the leather that fused together make a sensual gourmand blend that you want to eat. A great hit from Avon and it’s certainly the only perfume I have from this brand; in my collection I only have four from the catalogue and I must say it’s the best. I use it in all seasons, but worth mentioning that in summer with very few sprays because the sweetness can become suffocating, and in autumn-winter it’s lovely; with cold weather it’s a delight that melts. I also mention that its longevity and trail impressed me: it lasts on my skin around 4 hours and another 2 hours approximately with a lesser trail. Definitely recommended, it’s a low-cost option with high-end quality. If you like edible-type gourmands… this is it.

I felt it identical to Luna Intenso from Natura, it’s rich, but I couldn’t handle it, very intense, gives me a headache.

After reading the notes and seeing it even compared to Tresor la Nuit, I thought it was a good idea to buy it. And I don’t know if it was reformulated or my pH, but it’s barely perceptible. Obviously the aroma isn’t ugly, but I have to leave it for occasional use in spring/summer so the essence is a bit stronger and can be enjoyed. A pity.

Updated my review after two years: pleasantly surprised and it has become my absolute favourite in the Imari line. It has everything a gourmand seeks without being heavy. Ideal for winter, sweet, soft, with wonderful persistence, similar to Rouge (which I gifted as it felt too strong and overpowering on me). On my skin, it works perfectly, which is a blessing since usually these perfumes don’t last me more than half an hour, and I’m looking for something daily without guilt. This didn’t disappoint; I loved it. The opening is boozy, spicy yet soft, not sharp; the cocoa is delicate to avoid being cloying. Then a blend of rose and raspberry that lasts for hours, with an acceptable moderate sillage. Avon continues to surprise; it’s a pity so many people criticise their catalogue and miss the opportunity to try excellent, fine, and elegant quality at an accessible cost, something vital in Argentina. I recommend it especially: sweet, elegant, and long-lasting, I keep repurchasing it several times and always have a backup.

Imari Corset is a feminine perfume, pleasant and sweet without being intrusive, with the collection’s signature. It felt like a more subtle version of Natura’s Luna Absoluta, with lower performance. Among its siblings, it resembles Rouge but less overpowering and more fruity. The notes I perceive most are raspberry, cocoa, and sandalwood, none strident; it’s almost a blind buy because it’s sweet and slightly powdery. Being an affordable cologne, it lasts about three hours on me, it doesn’t project but is for personal enjoyment. Suitable for cold climates, casual wear, or work. Ideal for lovers of chocolatey perfumes.

A perfume with a current fragrance. I notice that boozy and sweet raspberry note, but very subtle. For the price, it’s worth having in the daily use collection.

It has many of my favourite notes, a great choice! It is a liquorish raspberry with rose and a woody chocolate base. Totally winter-appropriate, do not even think about wearing it in the heat. Good longevity, high projection at first, then it stays for personal enjoyment; it lasted 5-6 hours on me, perfect for the ridiculous price.

This is a very special perfume, it smells more expensive than it really is. It seems like something Natura came up with, handling a more expensive catalogue due to quality. It’s one of the first from Avon I’ve purchased and was a success, considering I bought it blind and on offer. However, I recommend smelling it before buying, as it is quite strong, like Natura’s Luna Intenso or Ilia Secreto, although it doesn’t resemble either. The box indicates leather, sandalwood, and chocolate, to which the official notes are added; it smells like all that mixed with chocolate, very gourmand, and perhaps that’s why I liked it so much.

Well… what can I say… I have a decant of La Nuit Tresor and they seem practically identical. I feel the Imari is a bit softer, less deep, and projects less, but yes, they are very similar. I do not detect any synthetic notes at all.

What a lovely perfume; the liquor note is very prominent and noticeable. For the price, the longevity and trail are on another level.

What a delicious fragrance. On my skin, it requires careful spraying and leaves an excellent trail, at least in my case.