mark Earth

Admittedly: I was never a fan of mark (or Avon) fragrances in general. I'm not a fragrance snob and am open to trying all kinds: from drugstore to "Drop that bottle lady and we'll possess all your worldly goods!" Any major design house backed by big bucks and a built-in clientele had better know how to compose fantastic fragrances (for prices that often top the price of gold!) I'm more careful with less expensive fragrance brands as obviously they work with less costly ingredients (and lesser-known chemists) in their attempt to make scents available to everyone. I'm very much in favor of this. It's always a great reward to experiment with more affordable scents and find a hidden gem. I've never held the belief that cost alone is an effective measure of success. This brings me back to mark/Avon fragrances, and in particular: "Earth." I haven't a thing against mark/Avon, but for many years haven't been lucky enough to find anything there that works with my dry, highly acidic chemistry. Surprise! They are the very ones that taught me to "Never give up hope" after I tried and had much success with Cynthia Rowley's "Flower," Christian Lacroix's "Absynthe," "Perle Noire," "Casbah," and now..."Earth." Likely more of which I've not yet tried, and more in future, too. The bottle itself captures the essence of "Earth" the fragrance remarkably well. It's quaint, quiet, and very natural. Refreshing in it's relative simplicity to the extravagant bottles that are often coveted. Right down to the brown fabric topper and green juice: this is "Earth" in all of it's simple glory. As for the juice itself: it is certainly earthy, but not so in a dingy, heavy, muddled way. Quite the opposite, in fact. It is crisp, invigorating, luscious, and oh-so-verdant. It is possibly the most natural outdoorsy scent in my wardrobe. Somehow mark (Avon) managed to capture a very realistic impression of nature itself inside this charming orb! "Earth." Green, woodsy, and floral notes. Not very specific, but ever-so-accurate. For what exactly are those specific notes herein? The art of camouflage is masterfully done here just as it is in nature. None of the notes ever truly dominates but instead mysteriously enhance each other to create a true sense of being outdoors. I don't get warmth, however. I think this is a cool--not cold--scent best left for Spring, Summer, and early Fall days. Here's my take on how "Earth" presents itself on my own skin. For the "Green" part of the symphony: my senses read crushed Violet Leaf (not the flower), Melon (Calone), Green Apple, and Cucumber. I detect "Woods," but specifically only Bamboo. The "Flowers" are also subtle, not sweet--and the kind which lend themselves to the Floral and Woodsy chorus. The masquerade/camouflage effect lies in the fact that the fruit notes create "Green" not fruity, and the "Floral" notes add a raw dustiness to the composition that suggest earthiness and "Woods" more than any specific "Flowers." Think Geranium, Nasturtium, and Iris. The kinds of notes that are flowers--yet not, fruits: yet are they? And woods are definitely present: but do let's first wait for a fine breeze for them to greet us! This is not grass, nor woods, nor flowers, nor water, nor soil. Nothing is predominant. It all melds together seamlessly to create a succulent 'al fresco' that is "Earth" itself.

I used an entire bottle of this as a young girl, and recently managed to snag one from eBay under $35. This is exactly as I remembered it, which rarely happens when I revisit old favorites. Earth smells like someone added the slightest hint of sweetness to freshy cut grass. Perhaps it just rained and the air is still humid - it's a hot Summer day but the sun hasn't quite peaked back out and you're standing outside in the backyard barefoot. I can't distinguish any specific florals in this but when I say sweetness I don't mean in the sugary sense. It's like the sweetness of the sun? This one is difficult to explain, I'd suggest blind buying if you find at a reasonable price. I will cherish the bottle I've got and hope that one day I'll find another green fragrance that stuns like this. Edit: a close relative is the love & juicy perfume. While it lacks the depth that earth has it smells very similar in top notes and performs only marginally worse.

Earth is one of my favorite floral green fragrances. What a great fragrance for such a little price tag! The opening is a very green, herbal, almost sour note. As the day goes, floral and woody notes emerge making Earth a beautiful and complex fragrance. I have to say that upon first spray, you may think that it's not so pleasant--but give it a couple of minutes. If nothing else, you'll be able to say it's unique. There is no patchouli listed in the notes, but it is reminiscent of a fresh green patchouli, grass, celery, and a little bit of asbinthe to my nose. Ahhhh, refreshing! Longevity and projection are way above average. I wore Earth for 7 hours, no reapplication necessary and everyone wanted to know who smelled so good! Suitable for office (if sprayed lightly), daytime, summer or fall. Rating 8 out of 10 only because I wish the opening was a little less sharp, but it's a great buy!

Thank goodness... An Avon brand WITHOUT a musky dry-down. (I'm just not a musk kind of gal.) I agree with the reviews that pick up cucumber, but I also can smell a hint of cantaloupe in there immediately after the first spritz. Not strong but on my skin, it's there. Also present immediately is the wood smell. Very exciting - what I look for to wake me up in the a.m. when I put it on. After a few moments, on my skin it dries to a soft, pleasant flowery smell while the cucumber and cantaloupe fade to the background. There's nothing "dated" about this scent which is what I like, and what my husband likes (added bonus). Perfect for nighttime. Typical of Avon fragrances though - the scent fades within the hour. I bought it during the discontinued sale price so for 5 bucks, I shouldn't complain ;) If I see it again on eBay for just as cheap S/H included), I'll be purchasing it again.

Hmm. Very interesting effect this has. I have tested an ELO, van cleef & arpels, and faberlique in different spots, and i always go back to sniffing the spot where i tested Earth. How delightfully refreshing! I smell cucumber, fresh cut grass, earth, woods.. Very natural smelling, and it takes me to summertime, hanging in the yard, pruning flowers, soaking up sun, after the lawn is cut. This a very fresh, positive, gentle scent. And when i go full fledged hippie in the summer, wearnig nada but silken sundresses & sandals, this will be my anthem. Good enough to thoroughly fall in love with, and easy on the pocketbook so i can apply shamlessly over & over! I will get a fb asap, maybe two! What a pick me up!