Moonlight Lace

Don't be fooled by the black bottle and noir-ish moonlight theme. This is a light, lovely daytime scent that I used to wear as a young woman. Whereas the original (Pearls and Lace) was quite powdery, this one has a clarity that I find easier to wear. This is a sweet, linear floral blend. (Floral sweetness, especially in older scents tends to be a different kind of sweetness than gourmand sweetness). It hints at an oriental base, but don't expect to be knocked out by vanilla or amber. In strength and tone, it reminds me of many white musk scents, but that doesn't get at what it really smells like-- simple, but hard to describe, because there is really nothing like it on the market today to compare it to. Recommended if you've tried and failed with vintage florals because they are just too much.

Surprisingly sophisticated. Opens with a green rose, and possibly narcissus. Transitions into slightly fruity resin and then smoky incense. Though it’s not listed, I get bits of musk here and there — not my favorite. Has a plumy/smoky accord that is similar (though FAR less potent) than Poison. Wouldn’t surprise me if this scent was Avon’s answer to Poison, but it’s cheaper on the Bay and much more manageable projection. Love it.