Musk + Instinct by Avon

To sum up, it smells like a freshly wet forest: green, damp, with a soft musky base. It’s fresh and natural, perfect for carrying everywhere. Longevity and projection are moderate, but what’s incredible is its ridiculously low price (around $10), so you can reapply without a second thought. It’s versatile, though I’m not sure if I’d wear it for everyday use. A ‘pure nature’ scent at a bargain price.

The earthy sensation, type petricor, is well achieved; it gives the impression of a green forest with apples after a storm. Yes, it’s synthetic, but one must be realistic given the price and the effect is more than achieved. It smells good, evokes what it promises, and it’s cheap. Don’t ask it to be identical to a niche scent…

Green and sweet, pleasant and very cheap, often on offer. For the price, it’s very good, suitable for home or short outings. The quality of the ingredients feels a bit lacking, but nobody notices because you barely smell it for an instant and it smells good. I’m not sure if I’d buy it again, but I have no regrets. Note: I don’t detect anything from YSL, so don’t just follow the notes; highlight the green aspect and the musky base.

This perfume is very good for its price. It has a bright and pleasant opening, evolving over time into a greener, earthier, and sweeter aroma. I like it quite a lot and it lasts 5 to 6 hours. Totally recommended.

They say olfactory memory is the most unalterable part of our neural network. That’s why many branded fragrances with pretty bottles remind us of strange moments: sharpening pencils in primary school, the smell of petrol while Dad filled the car, or the jasmine in Grandma’s house. I recently received the Musk+ Instict expecting something similar to the Y line by Yves Saint Laurent (I don’t know it well enough to judge). Surprise: on the first sniff, it wasn’t just pleasure, it was emotion. Finally, I’ve found a viable perfume that recaptures one of my childhood favourites. I said ‘smelled’ because it was my dad’s and my older brother’s, and there are few reviews or videos about Balenciaga’s ‘Ho Hang’ from 1972. Marketed as unisex before CK One. A unique fragrance I hadn’t smelled until Avon offered it to me in a Musk+ bottle. Thank you for this rescue. Excellent perfume at a laughable price. The price/quality ratio is pornographic in favour of the price. If you’re a perfume addict, grew up in the 70s, or want to try something unique, don’t miss out. Can the stored olfactory data fail? Yes, the data is unalterable but the decoders can give distorted results. However, this perfume gave me the direct memory of that pioneering fragrance. I’d like the opinion of someone who has compared this to an original ‘Ho Hang’ or shares the same memory data.

At first it smells like YSL, but then it takes a different path: dark green and earthy. It reminds me a bit of Egoïste, going down that line, and I love it; I was very surprised. And the price, what a joke, it’s a bargain.

Starts mentholated and fruity-green, then turns super sexy and delicious; I received compliments when wearing it. Worth buying and trying against the YSL to see if it resembles it. Quality/price: 10/10. Scent: 8/10 (it’s synthetic because it’s cheap). Longevity: 6-7 hours. Sillage: moderate.

Bought this and it’s 90% identical to the Y line by Yves Saint Laurent; an exquisite scent. Immediate compliments and a laughable price. We’ll see how the longevity holds up, but given the cost, it’s a must-buy. Edit: After finishing the bottle, I confirm the good aroma and constant compliments, though I detect a calone/marine note that tips over into a very faint urine-like smell; others don’t notice it, but I do. Performance is very good; I’m not complaining about Avon. Still recommended for the price, ranging between $6 and $10.