Imari Seduction

Not masculine at all. Sweet plum deep fruity. Love this. I saw the reviews saying this is similar to C.K Euphoria and yes, they are definitely kissing cousins... of the same plummy, orchid, musk lineage. After I fell in hard love with Estee Lauder's Sensuous Noir, I started trying to figure out what note it was that had me so hooked, and it really is the orchid... I went up and found "Orchid" in the notes section of this website and I swear I own the first 10 frags that show up. I had no idea the orchid was the common denominator and is what draws me. So there. go check out the Orchid note, see what scents are listed, and you may find yourself as someone also drawn to this note. For 5 bucks on ebay I also got the deodorant, powder and body lotion. I applied all of them after showering, then sprayed on the perfume (pretty liberally) and it lasted a good 5-6 hours which, for Avon, is waaaay above average longevity I'm sure. So, for less than 20 bucks (2 trips to Starbucks), I'd say this was as good a deal as any out there. Especially when I hate paying full price for the C.K. Euphoria. And for those of you who can't plunk down the cash for CK, I'd say you will be happy to purchase this in the interim. Nope, nothing masculine about this at all. Orchid and plummy at the top, orchid and vanilla musk during the dry down...very pretty lightly sweet powdery sensual plum at the end. Love it. Edit: I have found this also to be a "Kissin' Cousin" of BBW's Dark Kiss. I put on the Avon I.S. lotion, powder and deodorant, then spritz some BBW D.K body mist, and voila! I smell awesome today!

This is seductively sweet, bold, and exotic fragrance. Although this was intended to be linear, the notes play each other up really well to highlight a particular quality contributing to the composition's overall character. The amber & vanilla keeps the plum, which is the most dominant note remaining intensive from opening until dry down, from getting too "fruity" sweet. I also love the hint of exoticism that the orchid note evokes. And there is something that might not be listed here which anchors the whole composition perfectly. It is a bit dry, woody, POTPOURRI like which gives this potion that ORIENTAL vibe. While it has a bit of similarity with Coco Mademoiselle, I definitely prefer Imari Seduction over Coco Mademoiselle because I don't get that rancid & nauseating note Coco Mademoiselle has. An expensive smelling perfume for a fraction of a price. Longevity is pretty good for an eau de toillete with up to 6 hours on my skin. Sillage is also good within arms length. It's another KEEPER from Avon. Highly recommended...

I'm very pleased with this blind purchase. Though when I first tried this fragrance, it was summer and it was too heavy for me to pull it off then. I really recommend you give this a chance during winter, for it requires cold temperatures to retain its fresh/juicy/spicy quality. It opens with juicy plum that is rounded by a light vanilla in the background. At this phase, my nose could detect only a hint of spice. Then about 20 minutes later, orchid came out to the surface. At the heart, this is a plummy soft and spiced orchid perfume. During dry down, the juiciness of the fruity opening was completely replaced by the sweet, ambery orchid with a hint of vanilla and musk. Sillage: Medium Projection: Medium Staying power: 3-4 hours Olfactive group: Fruity Floriental This is a VERY SEXY perfume that probably is best used for special occasions and intimate settings. Though if you can pull it off at work or casually, more power to you! Make sure you test before you buy. (Avon has money back guarantee!) ;o)

I've been wearing this perfume since it first came out. I originally bought it without knowing how it smelled, because the notes intrigued me. Avon had a sale on, buy two perfumes for the price of one. I already had Haiku in my cart (another Avon favorite), and I decided to give this scent a try. I fell in love with this georgeous scent, that smells very "purple" to me. The bottle matches this scent very well. I love the smell of plum & orchid, and I also get the warmth of the vanilla & amber, & just enough musk to make this scent stick around on my skin longer than most Avon scents. I have a large wardrobe of perfumes, so I normally do not repurchase a scent unless it draws me in, and this scent has done just that! Luckily I haven't had to repurchase this one, because my friend got me another bottle for Christmas, but when my bottle gets low, I will be sure to get another. I personally don't like the original Imari, and I have yet to try Imari Mystique, but I definitely plan on it.

Plum Heaven! to:Anorton1965 You are ever so right! It reminds me ever so much of Lolita Lempika in a very understated way. The sparkly, warm and elegantly fruity scent will indeed be layered with my beloved L.L since the basic notes are in accord. It begins with rich plums and spices, wraps me up in a velvety aroma i find comforting for Wintertime and especially xmas time (imho ) . The vanilla is a warm one- not a scream in your face synthetic syrupy one. The amber and musk are very faint though during drydown. My only disapointment is that it is so faint and short-lasting on me ( I need strong and potent fragrances for them to agree with my chemistry). I love the sensual aura of this fragrance which is awesome for day or night and leaves a clean, slightly soapy sillage on me. All in all, an 8 for a skin fragrance from avon xxxx

My best friend and neighbor at the time was wearing this one day and I was like OMG, what IS that perfume?!?!?! She said, I dunno, let me show you the bottle, LOL! It was this gorgeous purple bottle and smelled SO good. I thought it might be too strong or offensive for me to wear (up til then I had only been wearing light fruity florals) but it's not offensive at all. I actually wore it to work a couple of weeks ago and was complimented on it (rarely happens)! This is a yummy plummy deep and definitely seductive scent. It is one of my favorites and I hope to always have this in my collection. P.S. The one in the newer bottle does NOT smell the same. I have the original from 2007 and one from 2017.

Imari is a beautiful combination of plum, orchid and warm amber. I agree that it shares certain similarities with Coco Mademoiselle. It also strongly reminds me of John Varvatos signature. It makes a perfect winter and autumn fragrance; it is rich, sexy and enveloping. The opening is definitely oriental but after 15 minutes it becomes chypre fruity and stays that way for the next 3 hours. Considering it is only an eau de toilette, it has a decent staying power, about 5 hours. The silage is gentle but I do get lovely whiffs for the first 3 hours. Imari is a great fragrance for a confident and sexy woman. The bottle cap is tacky. Overall, 9/10. Well done, Mr Fremont.

I'm not sure what is oriental about it but it is a lovely fragrance. Lots of vanilla and amber to warm it, plum plays with the vanilla for a creamy sweetness. I don't get a lot of musk. It stays rich and sweet. It is a rather seductive scent. I love it and it's really good value for the price. One of Avon's better ones in my opinion. And of course it's always nice that Avon offers shower gels and lotions to layer it. The only drawback is longevity. I only get a couple hours out of it before it's all but gone.

If that Euhphoria-like scent remained on me for more than an hour, my like would turn into love but unfortunately, it hardly projects anymore and after an hour, it smells like a fruity soap left on my skin. The notes themselves are wonderful but my skin need those notes to be amped up it seems. All in all , a very likeable scent if you are looking for a Euphoria-like sent sation!

This is a sexy plummy , vanilla. I find it rich, sweet and the epitome of purple smells. I love it. I think the longevity is actually decent too A minimum of 6 hours on me. It isn't one of those loud perfumes though. Arms length is about it. Love, love , love it . I think it is great for cooler weather. I can't for the life of me see how this is comparable to Fantasy.

it is seductive. the dominant note which is the plum is just like in d&g the one lace edition or the original version. the performance is good for it's cheap price. can last up to 6-8 hours. the sillage is about arms length. best use during night time and cold weather. not suitable for younger crowds. i would say this is best for women in their late 20s and above.

Just got a bottle of this amazing frag n must say i am quite impressed! Very lovely n yet indeed i get the Channel Madmoiselle n Gucci Gucci comparisons! Gotta love that n at such a great price, can't beat it! Do get the plumy sweetness which is not over the top, very classic beauty. The Imari collection is a must hoard!! Can't get enuf!!!

This Imari Seduction has grown on me quite a bit. The first notes of plum & orchid are very pleasant,and the dry down of it's vanilla, amber and musks settle nicely on me. Love the lingering musk & plum. The notes are rounded out well. I love to use this sensually scented body lotion, perfect for late in the evening, right before bed.

I'm only 16. At first I thought this perfume was a little too old for me, but after it settled into my skin it was more young and fruity. I love the sweet smells in it. It does not project very much, but I like the feeling of knowing that only my significant other will smell the special scent.

Generally I buy up anything with prominent amber, but I gave this scent a try a few years ago and it has been my all-time favorite ever since. I always get compliments when I wear it and the smell of it makes me feel confident and happy.

I love this one too. I guess I quit buying Avon for so long thinking that they are all the same "cheap" that I am in shock! this one is great.

The original comes off to masculine on me. Seduction is quite the opposite, much more feminine with the plum vanilla mix!

such a deep, super sexy scent. i absolutely love this perfume. it's plum for days. yum!

those who knew the complete notes pls. list them here tnx so much in advance.

My husband always compliment me everytime i wear this...

My husband always compliment me everytime i wear this...

Not a huge fan of the original Imari (on myself), I was skeptical when I saw this debut in 2007. Until I smelled the scented page in a brochure and bought it...in the three piece set. This opens very fruity with a lovely plum note, dark and sweet. Not fresh and fruity, but more darkly sweet with fruitiness. The orchid note here is quite nice and a tad dry and not as full as other orchid type scents. In this, it is more restrained; but still oriental and very femme. During the opening to the heart, I detect something vaguely synthetic that lingers on my skin (yet disappears after a few seconds on paper). The drydown is great with vanilla's dark smoothness, amber's warm glow and a sultry musk. This is very seductive, compared to the original. A tad darker and less incensey. It is delicious, but would most likely be better on someone else. A very modern take on Imari, with a bit more emphasis on the dark fruits and orchid. Less spicy than the orignal, far less powerful but a bit more naughty...and yummier! Sillage: okay Longevity: decent Overall: 3/5 This is something I knew was gonna be feminine but bought it anyway, being a big sucker for orientals and orchids. It does not "work" on me (Mother said: "uuh, NO!") but I do really like the scent a great deal. The face of this is very much apropos as it smells like something an ingenue in a dark jazz club would wear...

Avon really outdid themselves with this one, I am usually more or less underwhelmed by a lot of their newer perfumes but I love this one. My bottle is nearly empty and it's an older one so I hope they haven't changed it. It has really great sillage and longevity. I love how it's almost like a deeper and more mature version of BBW Twilight Woods, which I often layer with this one when I don't want to choke everyone but want to give it a little boost at the end of the day if I'm going out again. Beautiful fragrance and great quality for the price. Men seem to really like it too. I spray it under my hair where the base of my neck meets the top of my back and it projects perfectly, gently to about arms length. My grandma loves and wears the original Imari and while it smells heavenly on her, it's a hot mess on me and I just don't think I'm yet old enough to pull it off. On me it almost seems borderline absurd in contrast to how elegant and confident my grandma is, but Imari Seduction is perfect for someone who appreciates the original but doesn't feel that it suits them all that well. This one is a bit more playful and very different from the original Imari, but still serious and sensual.

Most complimented top 3.......I like it personally....but I still find it overpowering and it gives me a headache at times, but it is due to it's SILLIAGE and longevity which ironically is a very good thing too. Maybe other strong souls can handle this better then my weakling self. I believe it's the orchid that does this and it does not have my typical "feel good" notes but yet....I like it. Maybe it's the plum and the amber...and the compliments. They are like stiletto heels....uncomfortable yet amazing. Also like a rebellious teenage daughter....you can't stand her sometimes, but you love her anyway. (I haven't been a mom to teenager yet by the way...but it seems like it) I just have to use it when I feel fresh, not stuffy. It's easily on my top 5 most complimented perfumes ever and it does have a beautiful, elegant, scent reminiscent of more expensive ones like Narciso Rodriguez...and yes, you can easily tell someone it is Narciso Rodriguez as the quality is that good.

One of my very first perfumes. Imari seduction is like a weak version of Calvin Klein's Euphoria but it's still lovely. I can definitely detect the orchid, plum, and amber in this. Lovely but weak, and the longevity is about 3-4 hours for me which is pretty decent, although I have to press my nose deeply into my wrist in order to smell the scent so I doubt anyone around me can smell it which is totally fine with me since I feel slightly embarrassed when people around me start sniffing around and asking "Do you smell that?" every five seconds. This perfume (or eau de toilette that I have) isn't my absolute favorite, but I still find it a good nighttime pretty scent, perfect for nighttime dates :)

I owned a miniature of this that I eventually gave away. Not because I didn't like it, but because I didn't use or love it as much as my other frags. Imari Seduction is a little sweet and deep for the typical hot weather of my country, so I reserved this for cooler days or evenings. I find it a seductive scent indeed, not really for my everyday use. I'm no expert in distinguishing notes, but was even less when I owned it, but I realize now it must be the plum that stood out for me and distinguishes this fragrance. Rich, fruity, and darkly sweet, it lingers into an orchid and vanilla mix. Delicious for such a cheap perfume, but not something I'd reach for again.

A weaker version of CK Euphoria, perhaps, but when you can get (frequently on special) a scented deodorant, body powder, shower gel, body lotion and EDP all for around $14.99 you can spray & layer to your hearts content and you will smell fabulous for a long time. This is a complex scent and it is NOTHING like the original Imari which in my opinion (and my grandmother loved the original which smelled divine on her!, sorry Grammy!...) is difficult to love. It is warm, rich, fruity and sensual. I can't wait to get mine in the mail. I am also looking forward to trying the Imari Mystique which I have heard is divine with its' beguiling honey note. xo

First, I'd like to say this is quite a pleasant scent. It's dark, mysterious, and sweet. Plum and orchid are the perfect complement to the sweet vanilla. It sort of reminds me of Very Irresistible L'Intense by Givenchy. Despite the fact that I just love the scent - the only problem is that there is little to no sillage. I could only faintly detect it about six inches away from my hand (where I sprayed it), and no further. What a bummer! I've read other people raving about the sillage/longevity of Imari Seduction, so perhaps it's just me/my skin. I will say that if the scent interests you at all, you should check it out for the price!

I decided to try Imari Seduction when I saw it on sale in the avon brochure...glad I did, my husband loves this scent on me. Got this in a three piece set that was under $15.00...15ml EDT purse spray,150ml perfumed skin softener & shimmering body powder.I really like oriental-woody scents, this one is fruity-oriental...not usually something I wear...but I really do like it! Wish it came in EDP though...I'll be ordering the 50ml bottle,shower gel & body lotion.The Avon fragrance I like best is Imari Mystique... a beautiful woody/oriental.Not usually a fan of Avon...but,I think they are getting better.

I have to say, I really was pleasantly surprised by this scent. I wasn't expecting to like it- I almost never like "sensual" scents. But this really is quite nice. The notes are hard to pin down, but there are some fruity notes and some darker amber-type notes. They mix well, and I found this to be very wearable. I can definitely see the similarities to Fantasy, which I have purchased and enjoy. I didn't find the longevity on this to be very good, and I probably won't personally buy it again, because I prefer Fantasy, but it is overall a nice, workable scent.

This was one of the last Avon perfumes I purchased as a rep. This was my obsession at 18, everyday, straight out the shower. It was very sexy and floral, the right burst of plum and musk, not heavy nor bright. As I moved from last teen years to young woman the appeal definitely waned. It became an overdone nice but nothing breathtaking scent. I have the very last drops in the bottle, for a fair and balanced review I have experienced it again. It’s sweet, it’s plum, floriental, pleasant and inoffensive, but I think the affair is over.

Love this one. Surprisingly good for an el cheapo! Soft, plummy, creamy, sensual & elegant, far from cheap, and great longevity. I used up the whole bottle pretty quickly.....it is a good idea to have a few of these that you can spray as often and as liberally as you want....I tend to do this with all of my faves, but I sometimes try to cut perfume 'corners' this way... Avon has a few surprises like this...Rare Gold is one of their best....now THAT'S a classy one!

I thought I would like this better than I did. It wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out enough for me to purchase it. It's very plummy and sweet, but I smelled 90% plum, so it was just too one-dimensional for me. I have John Varvatos parfum, which is loaded with plum, but JV is extremely rich and complex compared to this. I also didn't get any orchid whatsoever, and that was the one note I was really hoping would come out on my skin. I love orchid! Oh well.

This is one of two Avon scents that I like. I am not sure 'seduction' suits it, but it is nice. The vanilla notes do not overwhelm this scent, or smell like pee on my skin as vanilla generally does. It is pretty and feminine, but not too strong. There is something casual about this scent, I generally wear this when I am going out in track pants and a tee. It is not complicated, excessively sweet, or strong. The scent stays close to my skin.

This seems more like a floral/fruity than an oriental. The spicy plum jumps right out at the beginning. The musk is very moderate and tames the sweetness of the plum and vanilla. It is a very simple fragrance, yet it is very appealing. As Nyoka said, you cannot beat the value. One more thing, it has great staying power unlike many of the Avons. It would make a good romantic or intimate fragrance; yet, could be worn anytime.

This is a very sweet plummy vanilla floral on me. I get some kind of spice in the background as well. Over all this is very pretty, but far to fruity sweet for me and not enough floral. It is very strong and lasts all day. My daughter loves this, so it is hers now. I will keep the skin softener for myself though, I liked it better than the fragrance itself. I wish Imari blossom was listed - I love that one.

I am really surprised by Imari Seduction, I thought it would be too sweet and heavy but it's just right. I don't normally love sweet scents, but this is nice and gentle. A little plum, a little amber, a hint of musk and just the right amount of sweet. I had a purse-sized bottle that I used in the Fall/Winter months and I soon realized how much I liked it when it was empty. Time to re-order.

Imari Seduction is how I wished Kat Von D's Sinner had been - plum and florals without patchouli in the base. I really loved the juicy opening of Sinner, but the patchouli dry down was a personal no-go. Imari Seduction has a gentle spicy base w/ no sickening aftertaste for me. I'm not saying these two perfumes are dupes - only that Avon's satisfies my urge for a spicy plum.

Good grief this smelled good when I tested it yesterday! It's plummy and warm, sweet and rich with amber in the dry down. This is so good! This lasts for hours and the silage is about arm's length. It's so good I had to rush down to the drugstore and purchase it and the original Imari this morning!

This fragrance is deceiving. It opens on my skin quite strong with a sharp sultry floral. The dry down is a beautiful soft vanilla musky fruity scent. It's not overpowering, just a wonderful fruity/oriental alternative to the usual floral/oriental. Um...oh yeah...and it's easy on the purse strings!

I've bought John Varvatos lately and I can definitely see the similarity, as Mad-Lainey pointed out. It has less sillage though, and it's somewhat "less thick" on me than J.V. J.V smells like a sweet liqueur, probably because of the honey+fruits combo, while I.S. is gentler,and somewhat muskier.

piuttosto semplice, invero, ma gradevole. è un accordo basato su prugna e orchidea che si assesta su una base di vaniglia e ambra. io ci sento anche un pizzico di patchouli. senza pretese, senza grande complessità, dignitoso e buono, per i miei gusti.

this is quite an interesting perfume and dry down is simply magic. i think i'm gonna buy this as the one was given by my sister. i think this imari seduction leaves up to its name and is really seductive. Cheap and its a value for money.

I love it! Warm and elegant, it doesn't smell "old lady" on my skin at all. Even if I haven't smelled TM Angel in a year, as soon as I sprayed Imari S. it reminded me of it, so I might be wrong, but this was my first impression.

For me the original Imari Seduction just didn't work with my chemistry but this one is perfect. It does keep reminding me of Calvin Klein's Euphoria which is one of my favorites. That plum and orchid is an awesome match.

Really soft, plush creamy plums. I really need to layer all of the products, or I cannot smell it as much as I like to. When thoroughly layered, is very nice. Very subtle & very sexy. Like a creamy, soft CK's Euphoria.

The pros Juicy delectable Plums Orchid a Pinch of Amber & Musk very Delecious i love the Color Motif different shades of Purple The Cons I'm Not a fan of Vanilla and it doesn't last long on my skin

Imari Seduction is a safe, cozy scent suitable for cool office days or evenings. It lasts an insanely long time, with good sillage. I could not even wash the scent away with vigorous scrubbing.

Very strong scent. I sprayed two squirts on and it gave me a headache. Very pretty scent though. Next time won't use as much. More of a Winter scent.

This to me smell like Coco mademoiselle but have more of the plum notes. Great buy if you are looking for something similar to Coco Mademoiselle.