Mirada

Mirada is the Spanish term for a "look", one that communicates more than the spoken word ever could. I like to call these types of glances "come hither stares", and this perfume is definitely the olfactive version of a non-verbal communication that translates into "I am passionate, I am spicy and I am sensual...and you intrigue me"! Despite the listing of the notes in a linear fashion, Mirada has some development. A delicious opening of mangoes AND berries (because I have never heard of mango berries, unless they meant small unripe mangoes) makes my mouth water. There is a version of "dwarf mango" and also a purple mango that is cultivated in Israel, that is more tart than most. Here though, they are sweet and juicy with an almost spicy (like someone peppered them gently) aroma, at once fruity and warm. The heart flowers (which define the entire scent) are a lovely full-blooming orchid and frangipani, with its gorgeous balmy floral scent. This is not your typical "beach" balmy, but more of the warm evening breeze type. Imagine the sun is setting and through golden and orange clouds its beams fall languidly on your face as a warm breeze embraces you. It is that sensual! Amber, crumbly and dry but resinous and sweet, and a soft musk dominate the drydown making this, at once, sultry and inviting but not trashy, tacky or "cheap". Hints of woodiness (and just possibly a few drops of aged patchouli) surround this perfume and make it almost (but not quite) unisex. A gorgeous scent that gives "that look" without having to turn around, wear with care...as I can honestly say THIS will get you noticed! Sillage: very good Longevity: Impressive Overall: 4/5 I am actually extremely impressed with this scent. It is sexy, warm and oriental...yet contains no vanilla, tonka or any other (typically) gourmand notes, but it DOES smells delicious. If you like sweeter scents that whisper (and wink) sexily, Mirada is a must have perfume. I myself will be getting a 15 ml purse spray soon, as I find it quite compelling and on my skin it is a wonderful, rich fruity, slightly heady floral with all the right notes in all the right places. It just goes to show that if you limit your options to what marketing dictates...you might just miss out on a real winner!

If aquatic gourmand existed as a separate olfactive group - I wouldn't hesitate to add Mirada to it. Orchid makes it feel slightly vanillic and rather mouth-watering while mango gives a refreshing, nearly aquatic feel to it. I could swear I also sense the presence of peach or apricot but it might be the team-work of certain notes that gives that feel. The dry down is definitely sensual and musky but I can still sense the presence of orchid and mango :-) I am not sure why Mirada is not that well known, as it is a very well constructed fragrance with a great projection and decent lasting power. The bottle is lovely. The fragrance is finger licking good :-) 9/10

This smelled like fresh juicy mangoes, amber and a little spicy. I loved it and went through about three bottles before they unceremoniously discontinued this darling. It lasted quite a long time on my skin and I never smelt anything else like it. After it was discontinued I tried to find another mango scent and went for Mango Temptation by Victoria Secret. Mango Temptation is not even close. Avon hear this: BRING THIS BACK!! PLEASE....

I finally found it!!! For years ive been trying to remember what that avin fragrance is that i loved so much! I searched all of yhe far away line thinking maybe it was one of those. I always knew once i saw the bottle i would know it. And i hapoened upon this looking at v.s intense and voila! Here it is!!!!! Im so happy! I love love love this fragrance! I hope its still as fab as i remember it to be as im buying it asap!

This smells like Madonna Truth or Dare Naked to me. I absolutely love it!Love the sweetness and the beauty of the drydown. I would certainly buy a backup bottle! Be advised, it does not last very long, but is still smells great. I also love the frangipani in this. I'm starting to like this flower as much as I love the gardenia!