Millennia

At first it seems very specious, especially noticeable nutmeg and cardamom, prominent citrus: bergamot mostly, so I was not too convinced. Sandalwood is also intense and very prominent. I thought it might be too Chypre for my taste, but it's a flavor to give it time, once gave the first impression of pepper and nutmeg, the floral bouquet reveals almost aquatic quality. a blend of lily, lilac, violets, orchids and lotus exudes Orientalism. The floral blend combined with spices, are delicious. I guess that should smell the Hindu princesses of antiquity. I waited longer and it was pure magic. It goes with my skin chemistry and began to smell sweet and delicate and lasts forever on me. I started thinking that it is rare to find a perfume that has those delicate flower notes that give some creaminess attached to sandalwood. All this is distilled smoothly with increasing body temperature and movement. It is an aroma almost sacred, yet sensual at the same time. It ́s magical, oriental, sacred, sensual, refined ... I always get compliments for using it and makes me feel that I have an expensive perfume gifted by a king in one of the Arabian Nights ...

I found this scent by accident, in the form of several 10-packet sample boxes at a tag sale. At first Millennia reminds me a bit of Alien, but then it develops a distinctly Middle Eastern or Indian aroma of sweet spices and lilac. I really do not detect any musk, and it's not listed in the ingredients, but the woodsy notes do impart a slightly musky feel in the drydown. The longevity is incredible(twenty-four hours),and the sillage is quite impressive. This is a beautiful, somewhat incense-like perfume, which has a sensual aura. I have received so many complements, as many as I have for English Leather Black. Millennia is somewhat enigmatic. It has the nature of a woman who is feminine but not "girly", soft and submissive but with an inner core of strength and confidence in her special powers as a female. Oscar Wilde's quote comes to mind: "Women defend themselves by attacking, just as they attack by sudden and strange surrender." Of course, Avon discontinued this amazing fragrance.They always seem to get rid of the good scents.

This is hands down one of the most enjoyable and wearable fragrances for women. I used to wear this scent exclusively when it first came out and I would always get compliments. Men in particular would always tell me I smelled so good and would ask me what I was wearing. This juice is a man magnet for us ladies. Something unforgettable and intoxicating about this perfume. So sad this was discontinued as this was hands down Avon’s best perfume ever. It’s so wearable for any time and season. The smell doesn’t get stale, dated or boring. Finally found a vintage bottle on EBay. Excited to get this to wear again. I miss it. Definitely a first date perfume or dressing to impress. This scent is a crowd pleasing winner and men will definitely be attracted to this perfume.

I've never smelled a fragrance like Millennia. I wore it when it first came out and wish I had bought several bottles. I recently lucked out and found full bottle and snatched it up. I love unusual fragrances and this one is that. After the opening stage when it calms down on your skin it's just the sweetest vanilla and spices that remain. Such a snuggle kind of scent. I find it calming and relaxing and alluring. The warm milk aspect makes sense but there's much more than that to this perfume. The nutmeg and spices are what gives Millennia it's oomph. Love it!

Being a healthcare worker and having asthma, I do not wear scented things very often. However, I love this perfume. I used wear it on dates when I was single. I ended up running out and wore something different (Opium)one night with a guy I had been on a few dates with. He asked about the different smell and I told him I had run out of my fav & it was discontinued. Next date he presented me with a bottle of Millenia he had scoped out on ebay! Needless to say, we have now been married 12 years! I still have about 1/2 a bottle I use VERY sparingly.

My cousin visited in the winter and as soon as she took her coat off I got a whiff of her perfume that was soooo beautiful, it instantly reminded me of this and I asked her if she's actually wearing Millennia?! She was wearing L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge Givenchy. While they might not be too similar, I think the Givenchy is giving a similar cosy vibe, let it develop on the skin, I think the projection is similar and just beautifully warm. Try it, you might like it.

Before my Mariella Burani... this was IT for me, my signature! Sadly, as they often do, Avon discontunued this beauty. I remember it being a wonderful fusion of jasmine, incense and powdery florals. Like the reviewer below, the notes shown here also confuse me because I don't remember it smelling of some of the spices listed. I do have to agree with the lilac & lily though. I wish I could have this again! Update: After much searching, we are reunited again!

I have allergies and asthmas but this isn't a very heavy scent so was able to wear it without any problems. I absolutely love this fragrance. I had so many compliments. One imparticular comes to mind a gentleman kept sniffing and getting closer to me. He finally said "Lady, I don't know what you are wearing but God you smell good"

This is my one of my favorite fragrances of all time. It is glorious! I write Avon from time to time to bring it back. They will only bring it back if they get many, many requests. So if you love it, go to Avon.com, hit "Contact Us" and request that it be brought back. I'm on a crusade to get it back again someday. Please join me.

Oh, I wish Avon would bring back the Millenna perfume. I have allergies and many other problems, for breathing. But wearing the Millenna perfume i could wear with confidence and without headaches. And also made me feel good. But now as is, I have problems finding anything that works. Waste so much money trying others.

I got a sample of the new San Ysidro Drive by Victoria Beckham and it really has a similar vibe going on but the oud in VB is detectable so if you're not a oud fan they it might not be for you. But they really are so similar! Also the Sardonyx Fire from Other Stories.

This scent was my first true love! I miss it dearly and I wish I could find a sample for sentimental reasons. Also the only Avon scent that was memorable. My high school years, the rowdy years!

It was the most perfect perfume all the world! It wanna be great, if Avon would bring it to back into the Hungary and Slovak catalogues!

Another of my favourites avon decided to discontinue. Bring it back! It was like something from another world, so different and modern.

Ι incidentally find a very old sample of this. I gave it a try and i was something like " wow this thing is really good!!" I saw the name and come here to check the perfume... I was shocked when i saw that this gem is an Avon perfume. The bottle and colour of this perfume doesnt represent this one. When you see this blue liquid and the plan bottle you maybe think about something masculine fresh and amateur... In this case happens the opposite. Warm spicy elegant ! I smell vanilla and nutmeg... Avon used to create gems nowdays just the opposite happens. This perfume is EVERYTHING...

I'm surprised by how much I like Millennia. It reminds me of Vanderbilt Reverie. The orchid note is pretty. It smells soft and powdery with the lilac and sandalwood. I don't think it's really worth the inflated prices on ebay. My bottle was $1 at a thrift store. Overall a nice perfume!

Floral and spicy describes this for me, but this is not an aggressive fragrance. This is one that seems to mix with your skin to produce a soft and inviting scent. On me the nutmeg doesn't stand out. It's more of an overall combination of spices.

Had this as a teenager. It reminded me of sweet, hot milk - seriously. A sweet, warm but light and melty scent.

similarity to Lola by Marc Jacobs ?? can t find any ! Lola is bold and warm. this one is shy and cold. Millenia opens minthy cold (lilac), refreshing citric accords (bergamotte and mandarine detectable), a little spices (nutmeg and some others i can t distinct), faint exotic flowers (only a little sweet) and soft and very nice violet. drydown is 'cool' sandalwood (to me smells like cedar or moss) - all in one not a warm perfume, it's good for summer, very refreshing, soft and cool. sillage good, longivity average. btw. this smells unisex to me!

I'd heard good things but this one is a real surprise! Such depth and subtlety! And the kick of what can only be coriander? Don't be fooled by the subdued pale blue bottle. This is a deliciously spicy scent that veers towards a gourmand (not sweet but definitely foodie) indian bazaar but it's not heavy because, yes, it does have a faint watery aquatic note that the spice hovers over. It is a visual perfume--you can see these two layers one above the other and the contradiction of this makes one think of an oasis. it has a horizontal feel akin to l'Air Marocain by Tauer and Coriandre, and frankly, smells quite niche to me. You're quirky? You'll definitely like it. It's a definite wrist sniffer. I only put on one drop so I'm not getting much sillage...it's too precious for me. I'm going to have my desert journeys one drop at a time....