Honey Blossom

I grew up next to a giant honeysuckle vine, and am a real sucker for honeysuckle-base perfumes. Avon has been plugging this new scent for some time now and Flourish Honey Blossom didn't disappoint! After a moment of letting it breathe on my skin I took a deep whiff and was transported to rolling spring fields bordered by fruit trees in full flower. It has the complexity to evoke a compelling full portrait of nature in bloom, without cloying sweetness or walloping you over the head with disembodied flowers. How serendipitous to introduce this scent during a California "superbloom" year! Note that immediately out of the bottle it had a harsh alcohol sting, but this transforms once on the skin. Just like in gardening, patience reveals wonders. Disclaimer: I'm an Avon Independent Representative! But that doesn't mean I would endorse something I don't love. All opinions are Real.

This has become my new signature fragrance. Its like having tea in a garden during a bright, sunny morning with clear blue skies. The sweetness its delicate and not cloying. I feel like I can spray freely without overdoing it. This is one of the most femenine fragrances I've tried in a while. Its soft and modest without going unnoticed. And leaves a beautiful trail behind. My cheers to Gabriela Chelariu for creating such a beautiful fragrance. My mother loves Velvet and now she gives us Honey Blossom. I can't wait to see what she does next.

When my oldest son was in kindergarten (in 2000...yikes), I had an Avon body spray that was called Honeysuckle something...I was a room Mom and memories of his kindergarten always come to me on the scent memory of this honeysuckle spray. It was honeysuckle but I think it had a bit of honey as well. (It smelled a lot like Kama Sutra Honey Dust). When I saw an ad. for Flourish Honey Blossom, I was immediately curious, because I hoped it would be along the lines of that old body spray. I don't have an Avon rep, and I probably haven't purchased anything from Avon since 2000...but I was able to order this on Avon's website, and it was only $15.00. I figured for that price I could always use it as room spray if I didn't like wearing it. To end the suspense...this is nothing like the honeysuckle spray of my memories. However, I like it quite a bit, and I will definitely wear it often. It smells a lot like honeysuckle, with slight hints of a vintage honeysuckle-type feel. It is a very "current" blend, though, because it's careful not to have any depth in the drydown. It stays light as air, and it has no development beyond the initial application. I find the lasting power to be very good. It's not a strong fragrance to begin with, but it definitely stays put (albeit close to skin) throughout the day. Lasting power is stronger on clothing, of course. The bottle itself is heavy, beautifully designed, and expensive-feeling. It's been far too long since I've explored Avon fragrances, and I am now inspired to revisit this prolific line.

11/21/19 • Not an Avon rep • World-Renowned Perfumer and creator Gabriela Chelariu wants you to experience the "first rays of sun in early spring touching your skin... to capture the essence of pure happiness and comfort" - the first sweet, bright floral blooms of spring. With the following notes, she nails it: Opening/top note: sparkling apple blossom Heart/middle note: honeysuckle nectar Base: vanilla orchid I'm also getting a clean white ozone-like musk note. Like when you go outside right after the rain or snowfall and you come back inside with your hair smelling so fresh. Sadly, as with most Avon scents, the scent is short-lived. No longevity whatsoever except the remnants of that white musk-floral (I guess orchid note) note. I'm talking about an hour, then... poof - like when the clock struck midnight for you-know-who... the magic is gone. It's so amazing though that I suggest you buy two: one for your home stash and one to tuck inside your purse or car to reapply every now and then. Safe for any situation. Perfect if you're looking for an innocent perfume to give to a young lady or to those who like linear, creamy-clean floral scents. A must have if you're into super feminine scents and love the smell of fresh flowers dancing in the sunny breeze.

I am an Avon rep. I received this bottle with the signup package (which I did pay for). I actually like it. I don't love it. This is best suited for a warm, sunny spring or summer dress. I think of floating dresses and sunhats and enjoying the smells of the garden gently wafting in the breeze. This isn't my favorite by any means and I don't think it's one I will reach for too often as there are perfumes I just happen to like more unless this one happens to grow on me the more I wear it. This is more generic and pleasant, not offensive. I probably wouldn't wear this in the office as I think it could be cloying if oversprayed....and you kind of have to overspray in order to smell it. But it's a nice fragrance in the open air. I do like the apple blossoms and honeysuckle. The honeysuckle is just sweet enough to be able to tell it is honeysuckle, but not overly sweet to drown you. It doesn't smell niche or expensive. It does smell synthetic, but it is at a great price and like I said, the scent is pleasant.