Herve Leger Femme

This is the most unique fragrance I have ever encountered and it marked my return to Avon. I purchased this in 2011; prior to this my last Avon fragrance was from the mid 90's called Natori which I also loved. The nose behind this fragrance, Calice Becker, must be an absolute genius. She has also created renowned gems such as J'adore and Tom Ford's Black Orchid oud and Velvet Orchid. I now realize that a master perfumer will nudge you out of your comfort zone while keeping the industry on its toes. Her talent was not to be ignored by Avon, resulting in the release of Herve Leger Femme. It's a rich, woodsy, feminine scent that is unique and in my opinion will stand the test of time. But.......Avon no longer makes this beauty! Why on earth would they create a masterpiece only to tease you and put it back into the vault? I savor my bottle and hope that Avon will one day re-release this elixir. If they do, stock up.

I have just received this and am wearing it at present. In many ways it is a standard floral, woody musk with vanilla and very powdery. Elegant but not extraordinary is how I was going to describe it. As the day has worn on I have been sniffing my wrist and slowly falling in love with this. It is a bit more complex than the notes would reflect. There is something about it that is classic and, as much as I hate to use this term, old-fashioned. It is comforting though and I am thinking I will be topping up my initial purchase with eBay finds. It is well worth seeking this out and giving it a test. I feel it isn't the type of fragrance that changes your life but rather one that reinforces the already good things about it.

This is gorgeous! You'd never guess it was Avon. It's a lovely woodsy, slightly smoky floral that's perfect for mild, sunny weather. It reminds me of late spring days when the nights are getting longer and dresses are getting shorter! It's so comforting to me. It's sophisticated rather than all out glamorous and sensual rather than sexy. The florals are not too sweet and I think it could be worn by almost any age. Ive had my share of compliments while wearing it too. Surprisingly, I find it lasts a good 4-5 hours on me. I also get a note of freshly cut grass for some reason and not much vanilla. I really think it should be in the oriental floral/ woody floral category instead of oriental vanilla.

I'm not very good at picking out notes but I know I LOVE this perfume. I was given a sample back in 2011 and loved it so bought a bottle from Avon for £12, I think I bought a few at that price and used it a lot as I loved it so much. Was gutted when it was discontinued and have seen the price creep up and up. It's now going for £75 a bottle on eBay and I only have a tiny bit of my last one left 😭 Would love to find something identical to this or at least similar that won't hurt my pocket so much. Also worrying about what if when it all runs out. I do wish this could be made again. I'd buy it by the bucket load if I could!

Pure floral to me as I cannot detect the slightest vanilla accord here. It is soft, very pleasant, magnolia and orange flower on a white woodsy base. Sheer fragrance without screaming. Appropriate for spring and summer days. To me - very likeable but if you like to mark your territory, Herve Leger will not get you down on your knees. The quality, however, is great, probably one of the best Avon's creations :-) Projection is nice, the fragrance is not flat. Well worth trying if you're into soft florals!!!

A pleasant surprise as it's very unusual from Avon. Definitely woodsy-powdery, which is my favorite combination. Benzoin has a sweet, warm and a bit of vanilla-like aroma, which is a great counterweight to the slight hint of grapefruit as well as the green notes like cypress. Unique and satisfyingly long-lasting (compared to other Avon products). (BTW I heard someone say that it's similar to Eau des Merveilles, but I can't confirm it because I haven't smelled that perfume yet.)

I love this fragrance. Very woodsy and lightly floral. Somewhat light and powdery too. Soo not my usual type I go for but I tried a sample and just had to have it. Looking forward to getting my 3rd bottle. If I'm honest something in it reminds me of colouring crayons? Not sure why but its a good thing. Really lasts well so be careful how much you spray. Also as another reviewer said becareful not to get it on clothes as it willl stay there for ages after washing them.

This scent works really well on my skin. It smells warm and sexy and inviting. I dare say mature, but not in a matronly way. I've gotten lots of compliments on it when I've worn it out. Not a scent you typically find out there nowadays, I suppose. One spritz is all you need as it can be a bit strong and it lasts for hours. Sometimes I'll spray it on a scarf and I'll be able to smell it for weeks lingering in the fabric. It's just wonderful.

Love it! Even my father, who isn't into fragrances, went in for another hug after telling me I smelled really good while wearing this! I've gotten several compliments on this one. It kind of reminds of Este Lauder Sensuous,with their sweet woods. (I don't own Sensuous but have sampled it and like it too) I'm already on the look out for the summer edition of Herve Leger. (stalking my Avon rep for samples, ha)

AVONS' Herve Leger Femme is simply stunning,the opening is fresh..pink grapefruit,and slightly sweet..vanilla,but the Magic happens once Femme transitions into the honeyed woods note that makes this eau de parfum sooo intoxicating and addictive,the bottle itself is also beautiful,representing Herve Legers' signature bandage dress,Femme is one of my personal favorites...Paris chic in a bottle!!

Not A Review: H.L. Femme is getting harder and harder to get, But I have 6 New SEALED bottles available for possible swaps if anyone is interested you can PM Me. P.S. I Opened one up (the 7th one lol) for my Own Personal Enjoyment and it's as Fresh as when it was Launched, and you know how some fragrances turn strange colors with the Years, This is Still a Gorgeous Cotton Candy PINK!!

This starts off as a nice, unoffensive floral, but as time goes by the woodsy notes and cypress take center stage more and more. I really enjoy the fragrance that this becomes. Because of the woodsy and cypress notes that mingle with the hint of sweetness, I can't stop sniffing my wrist. Interesting that this is listed as an oriental vanilla, I would categorize it as a woody floral.

This scent was my first ever favourite perfume. I still have the smallest amount left but I don’t want to use it as I will never be able to get it again. So devastated they discontinued this perfume!! I NEED to find a dupe for it.

i love herve so much! i dropped my bottle & damaged it & it wont spray anymore, i can get some drops out if i tip it upside down...there is nearly half left! ugh!!! i ordered 2 more bottles, love it so much!

I cherish this perfume. It's one of the few Avon perfumes that are truly unique and special. As usual, Avon discontinued this beauty. It's so sad. Avon . STOP IT 🤬

It's the first time when AVON perfum doesn't smell cheap and boring. It's really elegant, perfectly created scent worth of known top perfum brands

it's so light,citrus,fresh and floral :) <3 love it.i had smelled it yesterday.it's so sexy and elegant.love it!

very romantic and feminen,reminds me givenchy fleur interdit,same woody notes,soft magnolia very long lasting

Great parfum, exotic and strong. The best of Avon.

Not very Avony at all. The more I smell it, the more I like it! I wouldn't say it's a stand out fragrance but it is a very pleasant, safe scent. Something you could wear to work and it would get noticed without it being overpowering. The general aura of it is woody but closer to the skin there's a fruity/floralness. Someone said it's a bit like an incomplete Dior Dolce Vita & I can see the similarity - the top notes are very similar but I would say that even though this fragrance has a bit of sparkle in the top notes it's not as sparkling as Dolce Vita. Once it settles to the base all the similarities are gone. This definately has more class than your celebs or cheapies. Lasts all day - I would say after quite a few hours this becomes almost unisex. Be warned - don't spray too much. Too much of this made me feel a bit sick. Update: Today I tested Estee Lauder Sensuous Nude and it reminded me of this.