Perceive

Bu parfüm hakkında o kadar çok şey yazabilirim ki. Öncelikle eskiden parfüm alırken notalara bakmazdım. Katalogdaki tanıtımına bakarak alırdım. Bu parfüm benim lise yıllarımda imza parfümümdü. En sevdiğim Avon parfümü. Ve hayatım boyunca seveceğimden emin olduğum tek parfüm. Bu parfüm hakkında yorum yazmadan önce diğer yorumları okumadım. Ama yazdıktan sonra okuyacağım çünkü bu kokuyu onlar nasıl hissediyor merak ediyorum. Bende hissettirdiği şey hüzünlü, melankolik ama aynı zamanda huzurlu ve sakinleştirici. Bir yağmur sonrası gibi. Bu bir başyapıt. Denediğim hiçbir parfüm bana bu duyguları hissettiremiyor. Bu parfümü her kokladığımda onu kullanmam için beni ikna etmeye çalışıyor. Oldukça ısrarcı ve aceleci. "Beni sık. Beni bekletme. Kendini benimle kokuya bula. Bol bol sık. Buram buram. Cimri olma. Beni kullan!" diyor. Bu kokunun benimle konuştuğunu iddia edebilirim :D Ve bu konuda neden bu kadar ısrarcı olduğunu sanırım anlıyorum. Notaları oldukça hızlı bozuluyor ve 10 sene sonra sadece bir alkol kokusu ve kötü bir kokuya dönüştü. Şu an bir yenisini aldım ve artık onu anlıyorum. Avon'un tüm fresh parfümleri gibi çabuk bozuluyor. Geçmişte stokladıklarım kutusunda muhafaza ettiğim halde bozuldu. Umarım hayatım boyunca bu parfüme ulaşabilirim çünkü stoklamaya uygun değil. Parfüm oldukça fresh ve bana kalırsa sucul, bana denizi ve bir deniz kenarını andırıyor. Notalara baktığımda bunun bir çiçek kokusu olduğunu görüp şaşırıyorum. Bana kesinlikle serin bir deniz kenarı havası veriyor. Bu parfüm benim için en özel parfüm ve beni gençlik yıllarıma götürse de, şu anda bile çok değerli ve eşsiz. Şişesi ve ismi kesinlikle parfümle uyumlu. Her mevsim kullanılabilir. Daha bir sürü şey yazabilirim fakat bu parfüm bana göre anlatılmaz, yaşanır. Onu bekletmeyin, onu sıkın, bitirin ve yıllar sonra taze duyguları ve umutları hatırlayın...

I just noticed that one reviewer on here said that she finds Perceive to be an "ugly, ugly" perfume and that she thinks it's suitable for old ladies. How incredibly rude!! As for the "B.O. stench following me around .." that another reviewer mentioned she smelled when she wore this perfume - well, presumably it's her own chemistry that affected the perfume that way, or perhaps it actually was stale body odor!! I find it curious that some people have such strange views. Why should anyone think that old ladies should be the ones who should wear what may be seen (in some people's views) as being unpleasant perfumes?? That's a very peculiar, and nasty, attitude. Everyone can choose to wear the perfumes that they like and that they feel happy wearing. That might mean that a more mature lady may prefer light, fruity, fresh perfumes (and smell good in them!) and a younger woman might prefer deeper, more intense perfumes (and, to other people's noses, might smell unpleasant!). Either way, everyone is an individual with individual tastes, regardless of their age, and has a right to wear what makes them happy without other people being nasty and sneering about them. Anyone who has such narrow minded views as the reviewer I mentioned above who made the nasty comment about old ladies should take a good hard look at themselves and try to be nicer. Maybe that would make them more pleasant people. For the record, Perceive is actually a very likeable, fresh, light, feminine, AGELESS, perfume and is one of Avon's better ones - and it DEFINITELY doesn't smell of either old ladies (if there is actually a definitive old lady smell - which there isn't!), pigs, stale socks or body odor (which some other people have likened it to)!

A Timeless Scent of Memory — Perceive by Avon Perceive by Avon is more than just a fragrance to me, it is a cherished memory captured in a bottle. It was the very first perfume my dad ever bought for me when I was a teenager. I still remember that day in 2002 so vividly: he took me and my sisters to a perfume store and told us to choose something we like. Outside, it was late fall, cold, with snow gently covering everything and that crisp, clean air that makes scents feel even more alive. I was so happy, and somehow, this fragrance became forever tied to that moment. Perceive is beautifully balanced, making it perfect for any season. It carries a soft freshness, yet in cold air it becomes something truly magical, crisp, comforting, and unforgettable. In 2005 my dad passed away and life moved on, this perfume became impossible to find. But recently, after more than 20 years, I finally found it again, and incredibly, it smells exactly as it used to. The moment I sprayed it, all those memories came rushing back. It felt like being transported in time. The bottle itself is just as special-designed like a crystal or diamond, with a soft light purple lavender hue liquid inside, it looks elegant and nostalgic at the same time. I feel so lucky to have rediscovered this fragrance. Perceive isn’t just a perfume—it’s a piece of my past, a reminder of love, and a scent that will always stay with me.

I had this in university 8 years ago, I would have reordered it but it was discontinued. I loved it as an everyday everywhere scent. It was there but it wasn't there. It was hard to use too much of it to a point of it being overdone(on me). I am still learning about perfumes so please try to visualize my review :) It smelled like very icy cold water on the top of a mountain. and like paper. It was clean smelling. Later on I would smell powdery and gentle. My boyfriend at the time loved it. If I ever get it again I'll do another review, since I will probably have a different experience due to body chemistry. I didn't know people hated this scent! lol i thought it was good.

how that could be, how that perfume is an Oriental perfume,??!!! personally i used it over 9 years ago and still it used to be my signature perfume for years i was 17 or 18 years old and i fall in luve with it at once, i bought it over 5 or 6 times now i have it and i luve it but it became not my cup of tea any more .. but i never thought it can be just sick ORIENTAL perfume , it can be oriental floral , or floral but not oriental, its so sweet for being an oriental perfume i adore the base not of vanilla, musk and sandalwood , and um sure about the floral note i cant define it exactly but it has a clear floral note, in short that perfume is GOOD i like it very much

I remember when this perfume was first launched, it was marketed as a "mood altering fragrance"- I remember thinking that all fragrances have the potential to be "mood altering". I was pregnant at the time and was given a sample by a friend who was an Avon rep, it smelt wonderful and cheered me up all through my pregnancy. I agree with others about the body chemistry thing though- as soon as my son was born it started to smell horrible on me and I haven't worn it since!

I smelled Perceive for the first time today on a scented strip in an Avon brochure and loved it. It's fresh, light, clean, floral but slightly fruity too. I immediately placed an order for a 50ml bottle and two roll-ons which were all on special offer at an incredibly reasonable price. I tend to think that on the whole most Avon perfumes are quite pleasant, if nothing special, but Perceive stands out from the rest by a long shot.

This is my go to winter perfume. It is interesting how subjective reviews are, as I would not describe it as soft and aquatic at all, but a peppery floral scent that is quite bold. I love to wear it during wintertime, I would find it too heavy for summer. All in all, a perfume that I always have, and as soon as the weather gets colder, around November time, it comes out of the closet. I hope that it never gets discontinued.

This was one of my favorite perfumes in my later teens. I remember getting asked if i was wearing Babydoll at the time, and having looked now, it has a few notes in common which maybe were stronger on me at the time...Freesia, Sandalwood, Cedar, and vanilla. Iv yet to actually try Babydoll yet. I think the Freesia,Musk,Sandlewood,Vanilla combo could have been a part of the like for me.

This is one of the first perfumes I ever had and I LOVED IT. I used it every day in middle school and high school until 11 grade. It's soft, sweet, definitely an everyday perfume for teenagers. I don't ususaly like avon fragrances but this one marked my childhood. give it a try if you're under 20!

I have many perfumes for spring/summer season but my hand keeps reaching for this beautiful, enchanting cheapie. So long lasting, fresh, clean yet powerful. Aquatic, flowery, not in-your-face but definitely not a skin scent. Love this perfume! Will definitely get more while it's still available.

I absolutely LOVE this fragrance! It makes me think calm, clean, and collected. The smell is so light yet radiates around you so much. It lasts for hours and even outdoors people can still catch the drift of this wonderful smell! It is hands down my all time favorite perfume from AVON.

I bought this perfume more than 10 years ago and loved it immediately . For me this will be my forever perfume . Really love thw pear amd plump note . Great deal for the price and for me it can last more than 8 hours . I would say you can wear it any time , anyseason .

one of my fav perfumes from avon :) awesome blend of freesia, pear and musk that I find it addictive ! I just can't consider it to be "just an ordinary clean scent". noooo,it is just...heavenly!!!!

I always had a bottle of this parfume since high school. This is floral-fresh, good for any occasion, night or day, cold or hot wheater. This is the best parfume I tried.

I just loved its spicy feeling, yet very feminine for such a strong independant working woman. It has a personality other that all Avon perfumes. I liked it a lot!

My religion school teacher said she was tired of this, and she gave it to me, this is adorable to be an avon perfume.

fresh scent but not as floral as I expected still nice though and long lasting

I use to have this one and I will buy it again and again I loooooove it

I have the lotion. Just started using it. I can't say I love this but definitely like it. It really reminds me of something I have already smelled before. Before coming on to this site to make a review I was trying to think what the scents were in this fragrance. I thought it smelled like sunflower or jasmine which was wrong but I was on the right track anyways. By my own opinion and conclusion from reviews the most noticeable thing in this fragrance is the floral. Then the pepper, then the sandalwood and musk. I didn't know there was pepper in this just by smelling it at first. I thought it was gonna be sandalwood and/or amber and/or some musk... and it was but with pepper! which is funny because I just read the new article posted; "Blackpepper, piper nigrum, ブラックペッパー 11/30/16 10:15:55 by: Matvey Yudov." I left a comment saying I should experience some pepper scents. This fragrance uses the white not black pepper but I now knowing this fragrance has pepper in it at all I can tootallyy smell the pepperyness. I smell the floral stronger than the pepper though. After I got done sniffing the hell out of my hand my nose definitely feels like it inhaled a couple pepper grounds, like that fresh sensitive feeling and feels just a little bit almost like I could sneeze. If the pepperyness was stronger I think I would, glad the floral is dominant or this scent may be unbearable for me. I think the floral notes are the most reason I like this scent. I am enjoying the peppryness but not as much as I thought i would. My nose literally feels weird from intensely sniffing pepper. I think I am on the fence with this one. I can understand why other are saying this smells chemically. Since I recognize this smell from somewhere I have been trying to think of where and my mind keeps thinking about paint. Like a spray paint or artsy oil paint.. or maybe not paint at all I am not totally sure why its making me think paint. I am a weird person and enjoy some chemical smells I don't happen to get grossed out by the way paint, crayons or markers smell. I like those weird smells. I cant't pinpoint where I have smelled this before and it could be a few things I guess. I suppose I would not say this is a unique scent then. If you are a not a picky perfume snob and you think you would enjoy this even a little you should know I bought this (150ml) body lotion off notino.com (beautyspin) for less than $2! lol which is why I bought it. I bought it blind, I did not sample it at all. But it's Avon & I don't feel like I can go wrong with Avon. They generally have decent quality stuff. I am not a super picky person about fragrances, I will wear some perfumes that I more or less dislike. I recognize not everything is all about me. Not everyone smelling my perfume will enjoy it obviously, so when I wear one I dislike I still know someone else who smells me might like it and that's good! plus I like variety and I don't dislike a lot of perfumes anyways since I am not extremely picky. It's not usually a problem for me. I am glad though that this fragrance does not smell like soap (my opinion. I see some think that) or candy. Candy smelling fragrances are the ones most often that I dislike and get those weird headaches from. Avon Perceive is very floraly significantly and immediately followed by pepperyness... I guess it reminds me a little bit of being up close and personal with a real rose. Roses often have a weird pepperyness to them..the floral doesn't smell rosy though. Many would label this one as "grandma" I think. I love "grandma" scents. My bff always teasing me about how I smell like her grandmother lol. oh and I think this is a good fall/winter smell for day or night. I don't think this is a good fragrance to wear on a warm or hot spring/summer day, perhaps night. It's 100% a night time fragrance in my opinion but i really think anytime is okay. (Update ~2-3 hours later) I feel like longevity is the lesser end of moderate.. or moderately moderate. def not lasting 6 hours. Silliage lessening as well...obv since the smell is getting weak. I applied this fragrance just a few hours ago after my shower, again, its the lotion version so its really supposed to be on my skin. Keep in mind I don't use huge globs of lotion. I use like a couple tiny little pea sized drops and apply it to my body while I'm still damp from the shower. It's turned into a very very light fair fragrance, not strong at all, doesn't seem powdery or soapy to me. According to my nose, still smells floraly, peppery smell flattened out a lot, somewhat easier to detect the musk and sandalwood. Do not think it smells chemically. I like it. Dabbing some more on my hand right now..... k.. I like it better fresh out of the bottle when the scent is stronger and more prominent. Seems the floral smell will remain the same from start to final finish but the strength it dies down after ~90 minutes-ish. I have not picked up any fruity notes at all. Pears not exactly a super strong scent though I'm sure its there but really super faint/unnoticeable.

This one seems to be one of those Love or Hate perfumes. Luckily, I am on the Love side of the boat. Or, better said, on the "really like" side. My nose can ́t understand the really hateful comments and overall bad ratings of Avon ́s perceive. But I also read that it contains pheromones so maybe that ́s the deal breaker. Anyhow... It assured me that I shouldn ́t judge perfumes based on the other people ́s reviews before I actually give it a try. Every nose is different :) Back to perceive. To me it ́s mainly sweet and peppery with hint of flowers. Yes, it is fresh and clean, but not sharp at all (Sharp is the first thing that comes to my mind when someone says fresh, IDK why). But Perceive is more just clean than fresh. It smells like very cozy, warm, clean, just washed blanket or pillow. It ́s not sophisticated, mind- blowing fragrance, but it ́s very nice and if I ́d found fabric softener that would ́ve smell like Avon ́s Perceive, it ́d easily become one of my favorites :) Some people said that it smells literally like urine, sweat or even something burned, but I can ́t smell anything like that so I ́m guessing it really depends on particular nose

timeless, floral, with some aquatic notes. Very timeless scent, I like it. I had it several times over the years and I do like that illusive essence of it. Everyone is different and body chemistry plays a major role in overall scent of fragrance when it is used by a different wearer. For me, this one is definitely floral, aquatic and light. Sillage is moderate, it also stays for few hours on skin and a day-two on clothes. I find it to be very lovely fragrance for spring and summer. It does not have that unique story to it like some specific fragrances, but I enjoy airy quality it has. Phial is also very beautiful, it gives really spiritual and magical touch to the whole look, looking like a piece of crystal, filled with light bluish liquid. I would not re-purchase it again though, as I find Oriflame`s Elvie fits perfectly into my ethereal-fragrance preferences.

I find Avon’s Perceive a unique fragrance and not just for Avon. There are not a lot of perfumes I can liken it to, if any. Though it is not my favorite genre, (I classify it as an aquatic floral. I have no idea why Fragrantica classifies it as an Amber fragrance) I still long to wear it once or twice during the summer months. I think the mildly spicy white pepper and carnations balance out the queasy aquatics (probably the freesia and pear) for me. After the initial sharpness fades, Perceive makes me smile, there is something zen and mildly sweet about it. In the dry down, it becomes soft, feminine and comforting with the musk, woods and vanilla orchid. What can I say it is a Mr. Sheldrake creation after all.

Really nice, every day fresh scent. Suits multiple occasions and all seasons. Ive had this in my collection since 'way back then'. 😅 Fresia at the top then dries down to a lovely clean sandalwood/musk combo with a slight cream quality which lasts surprisingly well on skin. Has a comforting, calming vibe. Easily 6 hrs as a skin scent. Projects well for the first hour or two. I've had multiple compliments on this one. Layers beautifully with Jovan Musk Oil 😉😊 Gives a kind of 'I just smell this good' effect. It's a Sheldrake after all and at a really, really good price point! 😊😅 It's one of my favourite 'little wins'!

I remember this being marketed when it first came out as having chemical properties to lift your emotions. Well, if white pepper turns you on this will certainly do the trick. Thankfully fresh ground pepper does indeed make me happy. I get about two seconds of freesia followed by 3 - 4 hours of lovely white pepper with some faint, nondescript flowers in the background. Then it fades into a barely there vanilla with a pinch of white pepper. Even with all this pepper it somehow avoids being spicy. This is not a heavy oriental. This is a light, clean floral with a pepper kick.

firs i smell it on my friend and it was awful like some acid and old socks(she didn't wear the socks then so probably it was only her skin reaction;)...but after few years i get the sample and try on my skin. And there is a bingo! Smell is very feminie, i feel a lot lot of white flowers, little lilac at the beggining, some powdery notes deep down but very gentle. After some hours it starts to be gentle flowery and little wanilla. For me this is a smell for the woman in her thirties, with smile on her face and children around:) lovely for me now:)!

I bought this yesterday and it was a big surprise for me! I had years ago a spray of this and I didn't liked it very much, but the perfume I truly love it, especially the top notes in the first 5 seconds and the base! It's very special, not too sweet, not too fresh, not strong, but not too light, just wearable. I don't find it oriental at all, it's a floral aquatic with some fruits. It reminds me of Yves Rocher Fleur de l'aube. If would have less white pepper it would be just perfect. Anyway,it worths what it costs and deserves a try!

Honestly I bought this perfume because I thought it was great to own a Sheldrake for less than 10 Euro! I like the fragrance but it was a bit of a disappointment. First of all I can't get the pear, a note that gives the name to the fragrance should be more evident. Secondly it was this scent that made me feel that perhaps Avon is not the brand for me. Great bottle, anyway, and the juice has a unique and beautiful color. For a collector, as I am, these details matter.

I used to sell Avon back in the day and I never really liked their perfumes. Far Away was ok but some of the others had notes in them that made me recoil. However, when Perceive came out they had a big campaign pushing the fragrance so I got a few little spray tester bottles given to me to help sales. I actually didn’t mind it, even though it’s not what I would normally ever wear. Not that I bought any, the freebies lasted me a long time. Not a bad scent.

I owned this perfume seven years ago. I had little cute bottle of it. I liked this smell a lot, I can still remember how fresh, cool and light it was! At first the smell was a little peppery, and then I felt very delicate combination of my favourite ylang and some sweet fruits, especially plums. It's also a little bit vanilla, I think. So, for me this fragrance was very peaceful, calm and delicate.

My first one and I like it still. Classy, feminine, yet not heavy or too sweet. The fresh and aquatic notes don't overcharge the flowers. I don't mind it is elementary: Perceive is airy, gentle and polite scent. I belive there is some comfort: it is a pleasant parfume you can count for everyday occasions and the others will found it suave. Sillage moderate, longevity 3-4 hrs.

This one is a classic from Avon. Despite the price is very, very good. Is very unique. Floral, but not very heavy. It's a beautiful fragrance that stand out. My mom was wearing it a lot back in the day and she was getting lots of compliments about it. I must say I am not one who like floral perfumes, but this one I don't mind. It's uniqueness stands out.

Do you know that type of perfume that smell nice and not offensive at all but it's a bit boring? A little bit generic, you smell it at least once before but you can't recognise all notes....that is it. Floral, musky and maybe aquatic a bit. Don't smell pepper at all. I would wear it on fresh mornings. Safe blind (and cheap) buy.

Very long lasting scent.I really like it.It is soft,clean,little bit musky but very nice.Lots of my friends don't really like this perfume,but on me, it smells divine.Meaby it depends of the body chemistry.I dont feell nothing bad in this fragrance.Every day scent for me,for very good price.Avon makes quite good perfumes for me.

I see why this is a child of Christopher Sheldrake, it is a perfume with it ́s own unique identity. It is very warm and distinctive, it is not a mild perfume. Only wear it if you are truly confident !! It is the spicy version of Versus Versace vintage and has a lot in common with Revlon Absolutely Fabulous! Good luck! Action

One of my high-school dreams. Girls had it all around me, yet I couldn't afford it. Now, it smells according to that era, matching colorful skirts and lace camis. I wouldn't use it nowadays, but it might be interesting for a teenager girl going into the perfume world. I feel it's too much of a stinker now.

The freesia comes through loud and clear in this bright floral fragrance. Everything else in here is a backdrop. There is the faintest suggestion of a hint of powdery warmth, possibly coming from the musk note, but in the end, this is a cool, crisp fragrance for freesia lovers.

A subtle floral fragrance with a faintly aquatic character. Gentle and unobtrusive, it feels appropriate in any setting. Its delicate projection leaves a beautiful veil on the skin, lingering for several hours. A soft, feminine classic with a touch of vintage charm.

A soft floral yet slightly musky scent, with a hint of plum. The pepper is quite distinctive in this fragrance but matches well and gives it a bit of oomph. Lasts really well. Have used it time and time again for years. Always got compliments from friends.

Great smell from Avon. I have it and i like it is just not my personal taste and I do not use it often. If you ask me it is very old formula and type of fragrance as It's launch year tells, it smells typically like most of the 2000s fragrances.

I used this perfume when i was a teenager. It was a nice, clean and soft fragrance so i don’t understand why they gave it such a low rating. Sure it is not the most classy perfume out there but definitely not overwhelming either.

I bougt it few times parfume and body spray it was good but not for every day. I recommend with this parfume something like little black dress parfume because this one is sometimes too heavy to wear. It is not for too warm days.

i love this. this is my favourite avon perfume, at first its very strong and sharp maybe the pepper top..., its true, but after calming down its just lovely, and lasts forever. its such a calm and harmonic scent

This is the first Avon perfume I purchased. For me it's very pleasant with lovely notes of pepper and freesia. It makes me feel romantic and delicate, almost makes me dream... I find this perfume a special one!

It's a surprise to see so many negative comments. This fragrance is some kind of legend and probably one of the masterpieces in Avon. I'm feelin' it, it's cool, light and sweetly floral ;)

This is a typical Sheldrake creation! I find it a super complex perfume, not for the faint hearted! If you are a daredevil try this one!

Smells a little bit like your average deodorant but it's still a very enjoyable smell. Lasts a decent while, would recommend.

I just bought and I can't stop smelling my hand =D I find smell like roses don't know why maybe because of the freesia :D

Fresh and clean scent. It might remind you of an expensive hairspray. It's great for and every day fragrance.

And it really is similar to Revlon Absolutely Fabulous!! They are both super sensual and spicy!