Mesmerize

So I finally got my hands on a bottle of Mesmerize.. I have smelled a couple other fragrances for men by Avon and I did not like them at all.. I always thought of Avon fragrances as cheap, like a step above Axe or Bod for example.. But I happened to sniff this in a Avon magazine, it was a scratch n sniff so I didn't really get to get a true whiff of it.. But I just recently bought it because of how nice the price was.. I just sprayed it and wow! Starts off nice and fresh, with apple and bergamot which turns into a beautiful spicy myrrh scent that dries down to amber and woods.. I am amazed at how good this smells for the price I paid! I never expected that an Avon fragrance could smell so good! It definitely reminds me of something I have smelled before but I can't remember what it was.. It smells very exotic and resinous but It still smells fresh and, it is also powdery in a very good way.. I know I am going to be wearing this a lot in the cold weather! It could be a great signature scent for fall and winter.. I bought the aftershave gel, roll on deodorant, shampoo body wash, and talc powder along with the bottle.. The price is unbeatable! I have a huge collection of high end designer fragrances and some niche ones and this just smells great to my nose! It may not be the most complex scent or of the highest quality but boy does this smell good and I know it will be getting me compliments this upcoming fall/winter! :)

So, getting the bad qualities out of the way first. The Avon brand itself is kind of lame. I think people, especially men, think of obnoxious ladies going door to door and the pyramid scheme that tarnished the brand decades ago. Secondly, Mermerize's blue bottle is misleading to what the fragrance actually smells like. For decades, the color of the glass has indicated the scent character. Mesmerize should have an amber bottle to advertise its qualities. Other than that, Avon's Mesmerize is a fantastic fragrance. It is similar to Zino Davidoff without the spicy character that defines that scent. However, it is still a spicy warm amber, kind of in the same ballpark as Obsession by CK. Mesmerize is less sweet than CK. Some may find this fragrance dated. However, I don't believe it ever had the popularity that would make it immediately recognizable as a throwback. It is masculine, but not overly so. I think many people could wear this scent, especially the romantically-minded. It has an almost renaissance fair appeal due to it's rather traditional Oriental character. It is a fragrance that embraces the characteristics of incense. And you cannot beat the price. I think mine was $12.99 from ebay. It smells much more expensive than that. And it's longevity is great.

Surprise! I finally started digging into the four bottles of Avon colognes I picked up in their Black Friday sale just based on the reviews that once you get away from the images of an Abe Lincoln bust or a 1927 Dusenberg shaped bottle of Wild Musk, Avon is cranking out some surprisingly appealing scents at ridiculous prices. They're made in Mexico and the bottles sure won't win any design awards and may join the thin ranks of bottles that might actually cost less to produce than the juice inside. But again, under the circumstances, outstanding value across the board. There wasn't one in the bunch that I could rule out wearing daily. (Alpha, Black Suede, Mesmerize and Luck, though I haven't tried Luck yet.) The biggest surprise is this one, Mesmerize. It's what you think of when you think of your ideal woody, musky, floral oriental. Pleasant throughout its progressions, not cloying and reasonably long lasting. But that's not the best part. Here's the best part - Mesmerize is a dead ringer for Nautica Latitude Longitude - not kind of like it, not just top notes. It is exactly like it - mid/base notes, longevity, everything. So if you like NLL but don't feel like paying ransom prices for it on eBay, look no further.

First i got a new bottle that was supposed to be vintage. Still liked it alot so i got a real vintage one. Ill prob do a review but i just wanted to ask....similar to beau du jour??? Zino??? Lol thats wild to me, nothing like that at all. Though believe it or not it DOES have a little similarity to ralph lauren monogram. Its sweeter though and not as good quality incense. This doesnt smell cheap, it just doesnt smell like actual quality myrhh or frankincense or anything like that. Its more nondescript incense in general. What this does smell quite similar to in my opinion is Passion for Men by elizabeth taylor. Its definetely part of a group or family of similar fragrances, but stands out on it own enough to be worth checking out even if you own those. I think its definitely male leaning but its generally a sort of sexy rich fragrance that i wouldnt necessarily mind on a woman. I can definetely say at this point that the biggest difference between vintage and new is longevity. The base in the vintage is much heavier and even possibly contains oakmoss and other limited ingredients currently.

Cobalt blue and gold would lead one to expect something more airy or marine/aquatic. Mesmerize isn't any of those, but that's okay. The 2017 bottle I have is perhaps weakened somewhat: the citrus-apple top vanished in seconds but was immediately replaced by a rich, brownish-green spicy herbalness floating atop gorgeous vanilla-tinted amber with the myrrh persisting throughout. It's a combination that smells almost edible. Best for cooler weather, probably. I can see why some call it unisex but it's a bit too deep and dark towards the end for a woman to comfortably carry it off, imo. As most everyone says, you'd think it's more expensive than it is. Highly recommended. EDIT: the above review is for the cologne spray. The aftershave retains the up-front citrus, so much so that it's almost a different fragrance, much lighter and quite wearable in summer.

This Avon fragrance definitely deserves more reviews. Since Mesmerize is fresh, interesting, and likeable, I had no qualms about gifting it to a male relation for Christmas. The nice thing about this bottle is that it looks Far more expensive than it is. Happily, that it true of the juice as well - quality at a great price! I've had a bit of a shock, however, in discovering that I'd also enjoy smelling Mesmerize on a woman! In my humble opinion, it's well balanced enough to be a great unisex. There is a slightly sweet and powdery wood in the drydown that merits comment. It gives a comforting feeling - something not all aromatic or fougere fragrances can evoke. Summary~ If the price were higher, I'd expect better longevity. But at the sale price of 10 USD, I think this is just about perfect! FIVE STARS

Ooff! This takes me way back to my days in highschool my mother actually took a look at the catalogue and got me this as a gift, I was completely blown away. I remember having to take a walk from one end of the campus to another in the scorching sun but when I got to class in ice cold A/C this scent took the stage and almost always seemed to Garner compliments from my gal friends. Keep in mind that I'm talking about almost 8 hours later after spraying only two times on my chest, this stuff is or was strong, beautiful and sexy, a true Titan in it's category. If I ever run into this bottle in the future I will surely grab a two or three back ups for the sake of memories, good job to Avon.

This is a fantastic fragrance for the price. It smells exotic, deep, and lush. The first thought that comes to my head when I spray this is "damn, I wanna f**k me". DEFINITELY a date scent. Not for work. Don't overspray. It doesn't project huge but it will choke you out up close if you spray too much. 1-2 sprays will make your lady smile, and for the price, you'd be nuts not to try it.

Mesmerize by Avon- A Gourmand's delight. This fragrance was given to me by a friend who was not too fond of it. After spraying it on my arm, I immediately realized that this is the inspiration for Thierry Mugler's A*Men which was released in 1996 to Mesmerize's debut in 1992. If you fancy Thierry Mugler's A*Men, then you will be delighted with Avon's Mesmerize.

For the wearers who say "its really long lasting", I don't agree at all,most colognes if there long lasting you can smell it on yourself for hours,(HABIT ROUGE) (CUBA GOLD) (LAGERFELD,the original) (L'INSTANTedt) with Mesmorize I don't get that at all,not even close.Still a great,great scent just needs much longer staying power,JUST MY OPINION....

First of all,in my opinion the scent is AMAZING,but it really doesn't last at all,maybe 1-2 hours then its gone.I just emailed Avon and asked them if maybe they can make a longer lasting version,maybe an EDP,if they do,it would really be a,CLASSIC.It's good if your staying around the house,and not really going anywhere special.

For me one of the best constructed and smelling fragrance!!! It has an well worked evolution(!) and it lasts decently and project ok!Really worth a sniff and a proper usage :D ,it has a great similarity with Zino Davidoff,only less deep and performant......Now i understand why it is still on the market,good one Avon!

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 167 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased September 2019 Warm and soft, subtle and classy. Bottle reminds me of the other classy stuff like the Boucherons, anything elegant and nostalgic from the early-mid '90s. Batch: CAE91 from 5th January, 2019.

My son who is 19yrs love's Avon Mesmerize I love the way it smells so I gave it a try. It smell's amazing on me very different from what it smell on him. It smell's oriental woody. The lady's mesmerize I don't like, bit this one is out of this world!!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!

an amazing cologne its like an ultramale layton mix better than both a great expensive alcohol leaves the best trail of any of my colognes love this stuff 9.23-9.57 depending on the day and post maceration ive had this bottle for forever its genuinely the strongest cologne of many

A lucky mistake. Ordered in error by my Avon lady, it's really really nice, stunned it's Avon. Wore it to work yesterday and the laugh is it had more compliments then the Dior Homme the day before. Ok the longevity is poor, but for ₤13, who cares. Really nice.

As a female I really enjoy wearing this one myself. Amber and spicy without the heavy oak moss found in so many like this. I just love it. Warm and cozy without being bitter or sweet. Perfect for cold weather.

Mesmerize is my #1 Avon male fragrance. Real nice and warm blend that has been around for many years. Perfect for the day and night times in the fall and winter

Bought this for my husband he loves dior fahrenheit and this hits the mark as nearly the same. A cheaper buy and still as gorgeous..

Just bought this one. Not especially for the summer actually. Three sprays are enough to fill the room. Well played.

This one has never seem to let me down old school memorys LOVE this stuff and most people dont know its avon.

Good smell and very affordable Scent 7.5/10 Longevity 7/10 Projection 7/10

The deep blue hypnotic color of the glass bottle is the first eye-catcher, a sense that is appealed to by many company representatives in the cosmetic industry. This handblown glass fixture stands in a perfect rectangle complete with gold embossed wording of the most 'erotic testing' word. It will 'mesmerize'. The definite lingering scent of exotic spice and some fertile flora (woody bark or sap) combined with the very expensive herb myrrh, lasts years and years and years. When it was purchased as a gift for valentines, originally about a decade plus five years ago, it was all about the eternal flame of forever being remembered by the one that splash some on before he hit the place that you and him love to visit. A place where he loves you so. Manufactured and distributed by Avon, the leading cosmetic company in the world, this product monopolizes on the enigmatic affect the scent has on any woman who has her pheremone radar ‘kicked up a notch’. I distinctly sense the subtle hint of berries ! Some will tell you it is a mixture of blueberries, blackberries laden with musk and bergamot while I tell you it is a combination of cinnamon, myrrh, tangerine and maybe even an allspice on top of juicy blackberries and a few blueberries. It simply is a smell that tantalizes both taste buds and olfactory nerves ~ It sets something magickal off also. In my experiences with the same man wearing this scent on different ocassions the expected result overcame. After I inhaled slightly sweaty worked out golden brown tanned and life-wretched skin infused with Mesmerize, I was. It just does what the bottle says and of course the attitude of the stallion wearing it, well you know you are in a for a sweet reciprocal surprise ! This cologne will build your mates confidence when he sees you sniffing the air and wanting to get closer to what his skin and that smell combine. EROTICA ! I have had the pleasurable experience of smelling it linger on someone whose already spiked up body chemistry set off an even more uninhibiting kind of atmosphere. It brings you closer together because she wants to get close to its magnetic influence. I wanted to stay embraced in it forever and that makes the old man feel real good about 'you the man', kind of dude. There is a wonderful noxious sensation it stirs in the front part of the face. I found the fragrance both earthly grounded in exotic spices and permanently imbedded in the olfactory storehouse where great scents evoke very good memories. I encourage this bottle to be one of the ones 'within closest reach' when wanting to make his mark on you. It stays with you long after he leaves in a very subtle gently tantalizing the sexy-dream-sleep sequences to follow, kind of experience. With a very bold gold ball on the top of this rectangle hypnotic blue glass containing 3.4 fluid oz 100 ml of precious liquid that is clear this bottle can last the average sprayer about six months. It is because with this, very little is required to ‘do the trick’. It is powerful yet not nauseating and overbearing, unless some do not appreciate a strong citrus-woody natural scent that mixes cohesively sexy on any mans skin type. Spray about a foot from where you want the most concentration OR spray away from you and walk through it for an all-around seductive aura . . .her nose will follow you anywhere you go. Enjoy!

I just enjoy this scent, and some times refer to it jokingly as "Obsession Light". Usually I do not care where a fragrance is placed as far as olfactive group, but this is NOT a citrus aromatic, to me it is more of a fruity- aromatic meets spicy-woody for good times and friendship... This does have a very fresh opening, til it settles on the skin and begins to dry. Then the bergamot and green apple shine briefly and mandarin sparkles a bit. The heart is what stole the show for me: myrrh and a melange of sweet, smooth spices (cardamom and allspice maybe) in a warm vapory trail, manly and very 'hot'(in a sexy way)! I am sensing something smooth and powdery also, nutmeg? But it is not a face full of spice cabinet kind of cologne, it's pretty balanced and smooth. The finish on this is a very resiny, sweet rich wood that fades gradually away. I agree with the fact that it smells more expensive than it is and though I have never smelled Zino, if it is like this but heavier with tobacco-I'm sold!! Sillage: above average Longevity: pretty good Overall: 3.75/5 This is one of those scents that smells fair to good on paper or from the bottle, but on skin...it is much, much better. Something in this blends so very well with my skin that people who HATE this scent love it on me, and I'm glad...this is a great cologne for the autumn and winter right around the corner.

Myrrh! That's what it is! That's the one thing I like about this scent. For years and years, I could never figure it out. Over and over again, this fragrance has been on my bottom shelf in the "give it away" category, and yet somehow, every time, it survives and stays in my collection. I rarely wear it, but there's something about it that I like. Recently, out of all the fragrances I've purchased, I was somehow most excited about a $3 decant of frankincense and myrrh oil. I've always loved the smell, and after wearing it I finally realized, that's what keeps mesmerize in my collection. I can't say that I'll wear mesmerize any more now than I did before, but at least now I know. Sweet myrrh and cedar, coupled with amber and a hint of apple. The combination is very woody, soapy, and sweet. Spices? Maybe, but they just reinforce the myrrh. Some women really love this scent and that's probably a good portion of why I keep it around. The other reason is nostalgia, as I loved this scent when I was a teenager. Dressed nicely, you could pull this scent off at the office, but be warned, it's very strong! Unusually strong for being an Avon scent.

I was on my annual hunt for Spring Cheapies when a buddy recommended this one. Reluctantly, I ordered a bottle but held very low expectations since...well, it is an Avon fragrance after all. At least this fragrance was inexpensive so I could give it to one of my nephews. To quote Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!" and "Shazam!" Add me to the list of pleasantly surprised folks because I really like this one; I liked it upon first spray. Okay, I don't love it and it is certainly not an earth-shattering fragrance since it has a fair-share of that baloney-coloney feel to it, but it also has a smooth myrrh vibe and a nice mix of spices, amber, woods and fruity notes. Sure, it's synthetic, but I don't care because it's a nice blend and it just works. It really is a nice scent. Mesmerize performs moderately on my skin in that it lasts 6-hours and projects in the average range for 90-minutes before becoming a skin scent. Overall, a very nice surprise and a fragrances that could work on men and women, both young and old. Very nice! I am somewhat Mesmerized...

Honestly, Avon's mesmerize would put some designer fragrances to shame. This thing is amazing. It's a perfect combination of masculine and sexy all at the same time. Oh, and this thing projects like a beast. Longevity is great you will get atleast 8 hrs if not more with this fragrance. Price range? $20 on the avon website for a 3.4 oz. you can not find a better deal anywhere for the juice you are getting. If you want to risk it you can try ebay for a great deal as well. Bottom line don't let the avon logo stop you from trying this it is truly a great fragrance. Update: I had to come back you guys and update to let you know I sprayed this on my wrist at 12:30 pm and its now 12:30am I can still smell it. Not as strong as the beginning of course but its still there and rich smelling. The drydown reminds me of a cross between A*men and dunhill's desire red and I know the pyramid does not list vanilla in this but I def detect vanilla. A very nice long lasting fragrance by Avon. WOW

Smells much better than I expected. Don't disagree with any of the descriptions of the notes and overall smell. To me it starts quite citrusy and fruity with an almost minty clearness. It slowly morphs into a thick, quite heavy, rich, incense-like, Middle Eastern/Arabic-feeling scent. It later becomes less thick, less earthy, less bitter and more powdery. What I disagree about is the lasting power - on me this projects pretty well for about 5 hours, still smells quite clear on my skin with some projection for 9 hours and doesn't disappear for 12+ hours. It is intriguing, wintery and somewhat Christmassy. Great to experience but not very versatile IMHO. For the price it is well worth trying. Probably the most interesting, but not necessarily my favourite, scent from Avon.

at first, it kinda smelt kinda weird, so i test spayed on a tissue, then the drydown smelt very nice, ai do think i am keeping this one, maybe cause its differenet from what i am used to , so i also got the body wash ,now that smells very nice this is something i can ware at work close to freinds, this is a well made scent , and the price, i got two ,tomorrow,and mezmerize both for the price for one from avon now thats a bargain, so i ad these two to my collection of mens scents, i have now 15 mens colognes and i am now looking for a fragrance from the motale collection of scents so if anyone reads this and have any sugetions for me on any motale scents then please send me some info thank you , oh and i give mezmerize four stars and two thumbs up aloha...

Well, Avon has made a big step with Mesmerize in its way of perfume industry. After spraying Mesmerize you get a strong smell from mandarin and bergamot,,, wait don't hate it just wait for 5 mins .. and it will be much better, apple appears slightly .. the dry down of Mesmerize is the best dry down in Avon .. it becomes nice and masculine thanks to woody notes .. some how i can smell vanilla into it but i can't find vanilla in its notes>> Mesmerize is used in winter or autumn .. don't spray it in summer it will not be good for u .. its magic works in cold weather only. << IMO:it lasts better on cloths more than skin >> Projection : 2 -3 hours : 7.5/10 Longevity : 4-8 hours : 7.5/10 Scent : 7 /10 Final Rate : 7.5 / 10

Man I just dont know how to fit this guy into my rotation. I purchased this because I remembered smelling this scent in churches growing up and it brought back great memories; however, this fragrance causes me to have the most aggravating headache and my wife hates it. The dry down (which happens in 2 hours) reminded me of John Varvatos' dry down (which happens in 6 - 8 hours). Maybe I need to wait for the winter season? Update: It is now cooler and I absolutely love this fragrance. It's so warm and soothing... reminds me of drinking apple cider while sitting near a fireplace. I find this fragrance much more appealing if sprayed at least a foot away from your body - no more headaches! The drydown is amazing.

Deep pungent heavy oriental fougere. The ingredients may not point exactly in this direction but that's how I'm smelling it. After reading loads of reviews of this Avon classic this wasn't quite what I was expecting. I knew it couldn't be a fresh dynamic kind of fragrance but I wasn't expecting it to smell as dated as it does. This really is an old time classic, minus the oakmoss. It's sweet, powdery, and has a musky heaviness to it. A lot of the smell can be attributed to the myrhh. Longevity is quite good, about 5 to 6 hours before fading away. Sillage moderate to strong - strong for the first hour before settling. Not a huge like for me, but a like nonetheless.

I read a recommendation for this fragrance in the cheap powerhouse thread in the forum. When I checked the Avon webstore it was on offer in a deal including the deodorant, so it was too good to pass up on. The packaging is consistent with the low price point and is slightly garish to my taste. The opening is light and fruity, all summer flowers, pears and apples. The dry down is an odd mix of embrocation, vanilla and talcum powder. It's different and goodish, but in my book, it's not a great. It's cheap enough to risk as a blind buy, however, I can't imagine many buyers putting it in their regular rotation – there are too many better perfumes out there.

This was a blind buy for me, after reading the reviews here. My expectations weren't very high, considering it was Avon and the fact that I was able to buy a bottle for under $15. I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised. The fragrance opens with moderate citrus and it doesn't take very long for the other notes to appear. Although I don't smell the amber, I do notice the spicy notes and a bit of myrrh. Quite honestly, if I were given a sample of this and smelled it, not knowing what it was, I would NEVER have guessed it was an Avon product. In addition, I would have expected it to be a niche product from one of the more respected houses.

To ascotnot: This smells nothing like Nautica's Latitude Longitude... I'm not sure where that comparison came from. Unless one of the two has gone through a DRASTIC reformulation?? I have a bottle of Mesmerize from about 6 or 8 years ago, and a bottle of Nautica Latitude Longitude from just after it came out, like 2000/2001 I believe. Latitude Longitude is a very mature fragrance, smells kind of piney. There is something in Latitude Longitude that's also in mesmerize, but the scents are nothing alike. Not even close. Mesmerize is smooth and creamy cedar, very sweet and soapy. The bottle color however, is the exact same. :)

I purchased this from an Avon rep last month. I got it in the automobile decanter with the box as a license plate. Nice! This fragrance smells great. Its very woody with bergamot and either cinnamon or nutmeg or maybe both. Maybe the myrrh is what is so unique about it. The spices give it some sweetness. Performance and projection are average. For twenty dollars, this is well worth it.

Imagine a box of raw spices that has been stored in the attic of a dusty barn you take it down and plop it on the counter and the dust that is left floating in the air that's mesmerize it's so pleasant and not alot of people are daring enough to wear this so your already got uniqueness going for you now get your manly voice out and you'll be irresistible with mesmerize

smells awesome !!! great everyday scent for all you guys who want your ladies to turn their heads and breathe in your great smell. mY HUSBAND LIKES THIS AND i'M SO GLAD BECAUSE HE SOMETIMES OVERDOES THE COLOGNE AND RUNS ME OUT OF THE ROOM WHEN HE SPRAYS IT ON. tHIS IS PLEASANT THROUGH ALL OF THE NOTES. lOVE LOVE LOVE IT. HMMM.

This cologne was used by my father until I picked it up, and it smells wonderful. I wouldn't recommend for warmer months, and I would only recommend a few sprays (2 - 4) depending on what you are doing, Overall a good budget fragrance, and is a good pickup, because I've never smelled anything close to this cologne.

nothing ground breaking about the scent but got 2 bottles of mesmerize one is older then the other and you can tell its stronger and smells better then the new one . its so cheap its hard to resale it so on the shelf it sits

Amazing performance!Longevity is great.I get solid 7 hours on my skin. Great scent for date night or first impression meetings. A scent for the confident man. Best men's fragrance from AVON.

I remember smelling this fragrance and another avon men's fragrance and really liking both of them. This one is so nice. I could see a guy in a business suit wearing this.

One of the nicest Avons. Apple is noticeable with some citrusses and spices. Longevity and projection are OK too. A very good value and a pleasant fragrance.

To me, this is a lot like Zino. Not much difference in the smell, but a quarter of the price. Good and adequate substitute.

I used to love this and wear it in elementary school and early middle school. I still think it smells great.

Vanilla in the dry down is the best thing about this fragrance

it smells like dior fahrenheit with less strong. i like it.

Nice and decent gave it to my dad he liked it too

#71 in my "Tour de Fragrance" of 250 scents in 250 days, and another of the "30 under $30" scents I've selected to evaluate. Gotta say I loved this scent at first, but then...Everything here works for me in the opening, and I thought, "Perfect for the office or for a date scent selection." But the sillage is zero in minutes. It's a skin scent almost from go. And an hour in it just smells like you rubbed vanilla ice cream on yourself. Not all that interesting. The Mesmerize Black flanker has somewhat more complexity and longevity, but I'd pass on both.

This is basically Calvin Klein Obsession toned down on the sweetness and spiciness. It still is quite sweet, slightly oriental, but more powdery and ambery. All of the notes are a bit washed out - as in, it's kind of a blur of sweetness and powdery amber. It has a very 90s vibe and is a good playful evening scent. It does smell a bit synthetic, but is a warm and soft sweet scent. Overall rating: 6/10