Segno by Avon

The Segno line is one of Avon’s best for men. This is no exception: it’s good, though not groundbreaking. It’s a classic, old-school scent. The whisky, leather and pepper give it that masculine vibe. Longevity is acceptable for the price. Honestly, I wouldn’t wear it; it seems too mature. If you’re under thirty, go for the Success version instead, which is undoubtedly the best in the line.

Honestly, it doesn’t smell like a catalogue fragrance; the longevity exceeds seven hours and the quality competes with designer brands.

Very similar to Black Suede Intense from the same brand. Perhaps it’s a bit more refined and the whisky is more noticeable, but they can be alternated if your budget is tight, as the differences are small.

One of the few Avon perfumes I’d recommend spending money on. It has a vintage vibe with good performance. I bought it on promotion with a shower gel and definitely liked it, but it’s not a youthful scent. It smells like a gentleman, a mature man, I’d say for over 35. I was fascinated by the opening: peppery with a well-marked whisky note and, although not declared, I can definitely detect cinnamon. Seeing the vetiver note tells you it won’t be that boring modern sweet perfume. It’s a masculine, old-school aroma, alpha-male type. It loses a bit of quality in the final dry-down after four hours, where a note appears that I don’t like. It’s the same one I get at the end of Bentley Intense for Men. I’m not sure what it is, I imagine it’s patchouli. If you can get it on offer for under $20, it’s okay; above that, there are better options. But yes, I recommend it if it’s under that price.

Avon Segno is one of the best fragrances from this brand, a tasteful woody whisky that reveals personality, made for the sophisticated man. It’s not a trendy scent, but it’s modern and charming, different from today’s trends yet following the formula of fresh woods that give it a pleasant character. It’s fantastic, it measures up against any designer proposal and stands out. Highly recommended, buy blind with confidence. Pity it seems discontinued and is no longer in the men’s catalogue. Scent: 9.0. Projection: two hours on average, maybe three at most. Longevity: six hours. Recommended.

A perfume I bought on offer at Avon and then turned into one of the most expensive. It has a citrus and caramelised opening, like lemon-flavoured chewing gum. Then lavender emerges with something gourmand I can’t quite distinguish (chocolatey?). The spiced part (pepper) joins in with the lavender. The whole combo is pleasant. The patchouli is present and gives context of cola cut with lemon and spice. It lasts over nine hours with moderate to high projection. Being sweet, spiced and potent, it can be intrusive. Being linear and sharp, it becomes overwhelming. Up close to the skin, you perceive the woody note, but not in the trail. What I don’t like is the final dry-down: that initial lemon together with the patchouli becomes acidic and rancid on my skin. This stage makes up 70% of the fragrance. At first I liked it, but with use I stopped liking it; I don’t dislike it, but I no longer feel comfortable. CONCLUSION: Being a catalogue item, it has great performance in longevity and projection, unusual for Avon. But it doesn’t convince me for two-thirds of the wear and its dry-down. It’s not unpleasant, but I don’t think it’s worth buying blind.

From Avon’s premium range, this has brutal creaminess, ochre and masculine notes. The liquor seems dissolved in creamy amber tonics; synthetic yet very well executed. It’s the creamiest wood I’ve tried, lasting incredibly long. I love that it reminds me of shaving cream from a distance.

I’ve already tried it and yes, I quite liked it. It reminds me of Carlo Corinto and Pour Lui by D&G. I detected lavender, patchouli, oak and vetiver. There’s a dry, sweetly spicy aftertaste from the pepper, though without leather notes, which I sensed strongly. In short: rich, smells expensive and delicious. One small flaw: it’s not very potent; the trail is light and it stays soft. If it’s subtle, it lasts longer if you apply it to your clothes.

Opening: lime and pepper for 15 minutes, then a skin scent. At half an hour: vetiver and amber, no citrus, with a light pepper note. At two hours: the vetiver has faded, leaving only amber and a very faint pepper. At three hours: just amber until four, always a skin scent. I overapplied (20 sprays) and it still didn’t last. I noticed no whiskey or alcohol, nor does it resemble Dior Sauvage. There’s no ambroxan. It’s pricey for what it offers. Black Suede Intense lasts longer, smells the same and costs half as much. Poor value for money; I don’t recommend buying blindly. Addendum: After using it several times, my view changed: with overapplication, I detected the whiskey in the first two hours, alongside lemon and vetiver, reminiscent of a drink with ginger ale. I prejudged it, I must admit. It adds a touch of elegance, without being overly elegant. I’m starting to like it. I recommend the shower gel and body spray; the fragrance lasts 6–7 hours and the value is acceptable.

Better blend; it smells of man, wood, leather, and whisky from start to finish; the citrus is barely noticeable until an hour or more has passed. In my opinion, I like it, it’s easy to wear, and perfect for informal gatherings with friends. The longevity isn’t great: about two hours on skin and around four on clothes. Considering the value for money, it’s not bad at all; it’s cheap and lets you wear it all the time.