Premiere Luxe

First let me put this out of the way- "Premiere Luxe" is one of Avon's best creations in recent years, IMO. It breathes of elegance, good taste and sophistication. The longevity and the silage are amazing for at least full six hours on me. After that it slowly starts to fade into a soft skin scent, but you can still feel it hours and hours after that. Although I'm really happy with it now, I needed to wear it for at least three times to get know its beauty. The first time I sprayed the only thing that came to mind was- men's aftershave.I just couldn't get past the bitterness of the grapefruit. I had to wait for a couple of hours until it mellowed down and I could feel the other ingredients. But every next time this phase got shorter and shorter. Now there is still the initial bitter blast, but only for 5-10 minutes, after that the more gentle part of it becomes prominent- white flowers with a fruity touch of black currants and pomegranate. After around 4 hours " Premiere Luxe" settles into a perfect mix of praline and patchouli. It's soft, round and so gentle.I do agree that it has something in common with La Vie Est Belle, but "Premiere" is less sweeter ( which is better IMO). I totally recommend it.

Avon... Avon? Wow, Avon!!! This is nothing like the average Avon scents. This is a gem! Expensive smelling, rich, strong and classy. Somehow it reminds me the creations of Lancome- the bottle seems to be inspired by Magnifique by Lancome ( a filigree Greek column, touch of sophistication, also a reference to the classic canons of beauty), but the scent makes me think about "La vie est belle" also by Lancome. The opening is bittersweet, warm ( the black currant hot drink for your nose), quite strong with just a hint of chocolate sweets (I smiled when I saw the praline in the pyramid), but it settles down like a classic bouquet of white flowers and later transforms into a creamy, delicious, rich mixture. The praline comes back, it melts with the patchouli (in a very good way) and the warm, beautiful sandalwood. The longevity is really good. A wonderful one from Avon!

I bought this perfume based on the positive reviews on here. WOW I was not disappointed. The reviews here are spot on. This is certainly my new favourite and have just purchased another bottle. The scents lasts for ages and the silage is great. I love the patchouli and praline notes, I can make out the black currant too which adds a touch of subtle fruitiness. I was not expecting such a quality of notes, which all compliment each other and this really does remind of a classic perfume meaning no synthetic or off putting 'tickly nose' notes. A classic floral/fruity gourmand scent, which you keep smelling throughout the day as the silage it great and fun to smell the notes as they dry down into a soft sweetness. I would have happily have paid more for this perfume. Please Avon do not discontinue this one.

Finally, Avon, it was about time you reminded us what you are capable of! This is a masterpiece, one of the very best by Avon, and one of the best perfumes in this price range in general. Creamy smooth, exactly the right amount of sweetness and spiciness. A perfect balance that is neither too sharp and cold nor too cloying. I wouldn't call it woody, more like a spicy floral. I don't get any praline, which is good, bc I don't like it. Very good performance and beautiful design. Suitable for special occasions, signature-worthy. Wouldn't be my choice for the office - many people would find it overpowering. Definitely a fall and winter fragrance. It is a shame that it's so rarely in the Avon brochures and that they don't have a mini version. If you find it, I'd say it's totally worth a try.

Yesterday I spent a wonderful evening at the theater, and the woman sitting next to me was wearing an enchanting, deliciously powdery, luxurious, evening-y, expensive perfume. I was inhaling deeply many times to enjoy it, and I was thinking about the perfumes I have tried, because I recognized this wonderful scent, but I couldn't figure out the name of it. While I was living in the story going on on the scene, I felt the whiffs of that fragrance -thick, sweet, a scent of the lady, of the celebration, of special occasions. And then the end, tears in my eyes, storm of applause in the dark, my overwhelming emotions and the big flash in my head -the perfume was Premiere Luxe by Avon.