Imari Seduction 2015

I have Imari (both new and in the 80's solid red bottle), Imari Seduction (2007 and 2019), and Imagine Elixir (2017). Imari was a signature scent in high School, when I wasn't wearing Giorgio Red. Elixir slaps me in the face with alcohol then tries to suffocate me with bergamot. Bergamot is not always my friend. My Imari Seduction from 2007 was really too much for me - I'm guessing being pregnant was the issue. I steered clear of Imari and tried a lot of different scents. I went from a rural town in HS to more urban locations to end up in NYC. I'm back in Podunk, again, but actually came back to Avon when I found out a neighbor was an Avon Lady while I was in NYC. The Seduction of 2007 is not the one that was released in 2015. There has been a bit of a reformulation, my 2007 bottle has aged well, so I know it's not 'off'. 2007 has much more of the Imari original DNA all up in your face under a heavy, heavy plum and earthy patchouli. It's still a bit much for me, but I'm glad I have it! The current Seduction formula is amazing. This is no Amber floral! She is very much a Chypre Floral with patchouli and the very faintest trace of the original powdery chypre hiding but not overpowering. The fruits are not edible but somehow both juicy and resinous. This is a wonderful flanker that could also stand alone. If you never had the 80's original, you probably won't recognize it in this. My chemistry makes this smell similar to Goldea Roman Nights or Tocca's Maya. This is a rich, earthy plum/dark fruits, rose and patchouli masterpiece that won't break the bank. Most perfumes are pretty linear on me, the opening scent of the pyramid is either nonexistent or lasts 15 minutes on me, with few exceptions. This fragrance can last 12 hours or more for me, and stays polite. You can smell Seduction within arms' length, it lingers as I do, and can remain in the air but not taking over. The fragrance stays on my fabrics for a few days (I wear scarves). To my nose, Goldea Roman Nights, Tocca's Maya, and Nest's Indigo are all in the same family as Imari Seduction. It even reminds me of Love and Sofia from Sofia Vergara. Take out the syrup from Love, and add some more patchouli and a darker plum to Sofia and the similarity is more obvious. I can wear this all year, except for hot summer days. Cool summer evenings, early and late summer when the air is warm but not too hot. So 85°F/29°C with any kind of humidity would make it a bit difficult for me to wear. It's 67°F/19°C in my house and this is delightful. When I'm dehydrated even slightly or if the air is very dry, it becomes subdued and I need to use lotion to help make it last. Usually, I use Skin So Soft Radiant Moisture which really complements and prolongs the scent on my skin. Hope this is helpful!

I had the original (purple plastic capped bottle) Imari Seduction and now the latest reformulation (seen above). I prefer the latest because it doesn"t have the overwhelming (to me) sticky-sweet plum and vanilla notes the original did.... What I smell now is a slightly sweet top note of dark berries that quickly merge with middle notes of dark orchid and a dark rose. Throughout this a refreshing minty 'dry' patchouli note rises and lasts for several hours as the drydown....Imari Seduction p is a beautiful, womanly and affordable (around $10.00) when on sale or from Avon reps on Ebay.

Very beautiful, simply addictive! I can't stop smelling my wrist. It lasts quite a decent time and will fill you with a cozy feeling even if you happen to be somewhere you'd rather not be. I sometimes wear it to bed and it makes everything wonderful! Perfect for day or night, but it can be pretty seductive.

It is a fruity floral scent for mature audience. It is a deep and heavy perfume. I love how the orchid and vanilla give depth to the fragrance. I like it a lot even if some would say that it smells old. It is a classic for me.

i love this so much!! reminds me of the time that my mother gave me one. the scents somehow lingers especially in cold temperatures and the musk and vanilla mostly stands out.