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Avon City Rush Eau de Parfum
by Wee_Jackie_163
* PRODUCT DETAILS *
I work part-time as an Avon Representative when my poor health allows, and so I have great access to many of the newly-launched products by the Avon brand. I was intrigued to notice some new fragrances and co-ordinating body care products that were launched by Avon a while back, and purchased some of them ... to give them a try out. This review outlines my experiences of using the "Avon City Rush Eau De Parfum."
The 'Avon City Rush' is one of a few newer fragrances that were launched by Avon a while back. There is a small selection of matching products available in the same City Rush scent, including a Body Lotion. There is also a matching "City Rush For Him" aftershave available in the same collection.
The City Rush Eau De Parfum is available with the usual price being £15 for the 50ml bottle, although it is currently available for the promotional price of £9, which is great value. (Info correct as @ May 2013). The fragrance is described by Avon; "Sleek plum, sophisticated black dahlia and creamy woods." If I had to describe the fragrance in a few words, I would describe it as being "delicate floral."
The packaging for the City Rush perfume is nice enough, but I can't say it would have caught my eye if browsing for such items on a shop shelf. The bottle is presented in a small 'squarish' box that is rather dull in its appearance, I think, although the bottle itself fares slightly better in terms of offering a little eye-catching detail. It's shape and design is distinctly 'square', with the familiar City Rush 'swirled' C shape appearing on the front of the bottle. The bottle is chunky and robust, which admittedly makes it more than fit for purpose. If you are looking to display pretty perfume bottles on your dressing table, however, I'd look elsewhere, as the product's overall look strikes me as being rather masculine and chunky. On the plus side, I have experienced no difficulties with using the perfume, finding its packaging poses no problems for me, even though I suffer with a lack of strength in my hands, as a result of reduced mobility.
* MY EXPERIENCE *
I find that the City Rush Scent really 'develops' on the skin quite dramatically, so the initial scent experienced is not what I can detect later in the day. This is probably just as well, as I find the scent feels rather 'heady' in its initial appearance, which made me feel rather cautious towards its suitability for me, particularly the first few times I was wearing the perfume. After a little experience, however, I find the scent is much more suitable for my own tastes, so I would suggest giving the perfume a fair trial out, rather than disregarding it based on what you can smell from the bottle, or from the scent's dramatic first appearance.
The top notes in the scent are Plum and Floral which I thought sounded like a nice combination. Initially, however, all I can really detect are the floral notes which feel rather 'heady' giving the fragrance the impression that it is rather old-fashioned, or certainly too 'dated' for my own tastes. Once this subsides a little, however, I am aware that the overall scent feels more 'balanced', with a delicate fruit-based sweetness that comes through quite easily and rests alongside the floral notes quite neatly. This sounds slightly confused in its explanation, but the overall scent feels surprisingly more subtle at this stage than it did at first.
I think it can be quite easy for perfumes and scents that have a sweet edge to feel rather sickly. Thankfully, this is not the case with the Avon City Rush scent, with its sweetness refusing to take on too much 'body' to become over-powering. I was pleased at this discovery, as I have a tendency to develop a headache if overly-sweet perfumes are worn. The sweetness in the City Rush scent is presumably balanced with the other notes contained therein, with the floral notes in particular seemingly 'warding off' any trace of sickliness. I find too that sweetly-scented perfumes can feel quite 'young' which often gives me the impression that they have been created for the teenage market, or clientele who are considerably younger than I am, in any event. Again, this concern is put to rest once the City Rush Scent comes into 'bloom' as it were, and whilst there is a notable 'contemporary' air noticeable from the sweetly fragrant 'edge' of the overall scent, it feels only fresh and modern, without making me feel like the proverbial mutton dressed as lamb.
Later in the day once the perfume has been worn for some hours, I am aware that it has subdued and matured, becoming more mellow in its essence. This latter stage of the fragrance's journey feels completely to my taste; subtly sweet, with a delicate 'earthy' whisper of fruit at the core of the overall scent, presumably whispering from the plum notes. The culmination of these scents feels very relaxed and chilled out, with no indication of the earlier 'headiness' that felt too strong. Instead, the scent feels surprisingly sophisticated, with a delicate 'warmth' coming through that feels extremely welcome, as I find this gives a mature, 'grown up' and rather sophisticated air to the scent. Earlier concerns about the sweetness in the perfume being childish or immature are long since banished at this stage, with the perfume's delicate sweetness and warmth sitting pleasantly next to each other, apparently the perfect friendship. There is nothing at all 'heady' or even notably 'overly floral' about the fragrance at this stage, which completely contradicts it's scent when first sprayed from the bottle. This dramatic turnaround is very welcome, and the culmination of scents at the later stages feel in perfect harmony with each other......just lovely.
In terms of the City Rush Scent's longevity, I have found that it performs rather well in this regard. I don't recall ever sniffing at my wrist and being disappointed at the 'strength' of the perfume's scent whilst it was being worn. When the perfume is sprayed to my wrists mid-morning, I find that this provides enough fragrance to envelop me delicately in its lovely aroma throughout the course of the day and into the evening. For nights out or special occasions, a little 'top up' spritz from the bottle might be required, but certainly for my own tastes I find there is nothing lacking from the scent's 'body' after it has been worn for several hours. I think this is rather impressive, and certainly this result is on a par with several other fragrances I have in my collection, some of which are of a rather premium quality and cost almost four times what the Avon City Rush scent costs. I think this is really excellent, and credit is most certainly due when considering the results here.
As with all other perfumes and scents that I have purchased from Avon in the past, I have experienced nothing in the way of irritation or sensitivity to my troublesome skin, which will 'flare' aggressively if harsh products are used or worn. I do therefore think that the City Rush perfume is a product of a fairly high quality, and recommend it as being suitable for those consumers who, like me, have sensitive skin.
Taking everything into account, I have only positive experiences to share about this lovely Avon perfume and have already repurchased it for myself, as a result. I have also purchased it for a friend for her birthday at the end of May as she complimented my "Beautiful" fragrance during our last day out together, without her knowing what it was. The City Rush perfume comes with my full recommendation, together with my award of top marks in the Dooyoo product rating score.
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Yves Saint Laurent Paris Eau de Toilette
by Jenita123
Introduction about Yves Saint Laurent Paris Perfume
My husband brought me a 30ml bottle of Yves Saint Laurent Paris for my 55th birthday this year. He brought it for me because he knows it is one of my favorite perfumes. This perfume has been manufactured in Paris.
The notes of Yves Saint Laurent Paris ... Perfume
The heart notes are Rose, Lime Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Violet, Lily, Orris and Jasmine.The top notes are Cassia, Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Bergamot, Geranium and Orange Blossom. The base notes are Oakmoss, Heliotrope, Cedar, Iris, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk.
I really love the smell of Yves Saint Laurent Paris Perfume as it not such a heavy scent and not such a light scent either! It smells slightly flowery and soapy. The staying power of Yves Saint Laurent Paris is excellent and the smell manages stay on my jacket for days after I have sprayed it.
Conclusion
I really recommend that you buy Yves Saint Laurent Paris as it smells so refreshing and is an amazing scent. You can buy this perfume online at the Perfume shop. A 30ml bottle of Yves Saint Laurent Paris costs 30ml. A 75ml bottle of Yves Saint Laurent Paris costs £53.50.
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