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Surreal by Avon

Women 2006

Brand
Avon
Perfumer
Yves Cassar

Description

Surreal by Avon is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Yves Cassar. The top notes are neroli, red currant and raspberry leaf; the heart notes include magnolia, tiare flower, honeysuckle and orchid; while the base notes are amber, patchouli, musk and tonka bean.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 23%
  • Spring 29%
  • Summer 21%
  • Autumn 27%
  • Day 66%
  • Night 34%

Key notes

Community

455 votes

  • Positive 75%
  • Negative 23%
  • Neutral 2.4%
positive reviews 455 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterFeminine

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In the collection

Leading answer I owned it

989 votes

Season

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Leading answer Spring

364 votes

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Leading answer Day

243 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Surreal

Main accord white-floral Year 2006 Gender Women Perfumer Yves Cassar

Surreal by Avon is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2006, the nose behind this composition is Yves Cassar. The top notes are neroli, red currant and raspberry leaf; the heart notes include magnolia, tiare flower, honeysuckle and orchid; while the base notes are amber, patchouli, musk and tonka bean.

White flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Spices

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

131 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

143 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

57 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

53 votes

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  1. Why did they discontinue this perfume? I owned it and unfortunately, they stopped producing it; I still haven’t found anything quite like it. On my skin, it was magnetic: perfect for summer days and exquisite, mysterious for nights. The projection is moderate, just right, but you can’t ask for more given the price. For me, an 8/10.

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  2. Why did you discard it? I owned it, but unfortunately, they discontinued it, and I still haven’t found anything quite like it. On my skin, it was magnetic: fresh by day, exquisite and mysterious by night. The projection is moderate, just right, but for the price, you can’t ask for more. For me, an 8/10.

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  3. I used to wear it as a child and hardly remember it. It smells like evening wear—fresh but not refreshing. Like its cool-coloured bottle, the scent is a bit heavy. I don’t recall it for anything special, but rather for the bottle itself. It didn’t smell particularly Avon, nor was it rich. To me, it smelled mysterious.

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  4. I had it when I was a child, almost don’t remember it. It smells like something for night use: fresh but not refreshing, like its cold-coloured packaging, although the scent is a bit heavy. I don’t recall it for a special smell, but rather for the bottle. It didn’t smell as much like Avon, but it wasn’t particularly rich either. To me, it smelled mysterious.

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  5. I like this floral musk scent, but the initial hint of red berries is unbearable; some combinations make me gag. I would have preferred a citrus or honey note to add sweetness, but those berries give it a musty quality that doesn’t make me say ‘oh, I love it’. Every couple of months, I feel the urge to try it again. I’ve had it for over five years and never finish it, as I only manage to wear it for two consecutive days at best. It doesn’t convince me, yet something attracts me, possibly the neroli, tiare, and musk. The longevity is poor, lasting barely three or four hours on the skin. I won’t be buying it again.

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  6. Sandra Cabezas271282

    A surreal Avon fragrance. It opens with red berries, then flowers, and finally patchouli with a slight musk. The trail is weak and lasts about two to four hours. It was more for day and summer, for those over 20.

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  7. Sandra Cabezas271282

    A surreal Avon fragrance: opening with red berries, followed by florals, and finishing with patchouli and a light musk. The trail is weak and lasts only two to four hours. It was more suitable for daytime and summer, for those over 20.

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  8. Sandra000

    It’s a rich scent, but I find it cloying; after a few hours, the smell becomes quite unpleasant.

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  9. celinacaprile

    What a horror! It’s cloying, strong, and gives me a headache. None of this line is good. What a pity, and it smells more like winter than summer.

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  10. celinacaprile

    It’s horrible! Cloying, strong, and gives me a headache. None of this line is good. What a pity, and it smells more wintry than summery.

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  11. It’s for summer, best in the evening or at night. Although it’s fresh, the woody notes make it long-lasting; in intense heat, it can feel heavy if you apply too much. I use between two and four sprays to make it last, depending on longevity. It projects strongly at first before fading, so I prefer it for night. By day, use it moderately in the heat. In winter, no problem. I see it as youthful, suitable for everyone. It’s rich, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I prefer to keep trying other things as it doesn’t quite excite me. Everything with berry notes, green accords, and wood attracts me, so I purchased it. Recommended for a short trip in contact with nature, it’s unobtrusive and subtle.

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  12. A summer fragrance, preferably for late afternoon or evening. Although it’s fresh, its woody notes make it persistent on the skin, and if it’s very hot, it can become suffocating if you apply too much. I like to apply two to four sprays so it lasts… in some cases longer, depending on the longevity. Initially, it’s noticeable to the nose, but then it fades, so I prefer applying generously at night. During the day, use it moderately, especially in hot weather. In winter, there are no complications. I consider it a youthful fragrance suitable for all ages. It’s rich, but I wouldn’t buy it again; I’d rather keep trying other scents. It’s not one that makes me crazy. Personally, anything with berry notes, green accords, and woods attracts me, which is why I bought it. Recommended for a short trip in contact with nature; it doesn’t overpower and remains subtle.

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  13. MBRavignani

    I agree with Anabella7. I recently received the bottle I ordered of Surreal Garden along with Pur Blanca. I tested one on each wrist. The Surreal must be on ‘another plane’ because I can’t perceive it anymore. I think it’s one of those perfumes I wear straight out of the shower before going to bed.

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  14. A rich and fresh red berry fragrance, pity it doesn’t last more than a few minutes and lacks a good trail.

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