**I originally reviewed this perfume as part of the gift set review on ciao so this is an updated extract**

Outspoken is a celebrity endorsed (by Fergie from the Black Eye Peas) perfume which Avon offer. A body lotion and body spray are also available.

~Outspoken~

Outspoken is an eau de parfum. It can be worn alone or layered with the matching body products for a longer lasting scent. Avon describe Outspoken as..

'A bold blend of iced berries, feminine tuberose absolute and daring black leather'

The EDP itself is presented in a black, potion like bottle with silver writing and a clear lid. It looks quite unique and stylish and I quite like it. It has an almost gothy appearance as opposed to a girly appearance.

Outspoken 50ml is currently reduced on the Avon website from £15.00 to just £10.00 - see www.avonshop.co.uk. Your local Avon rep will also be able to get hold of this EDP should you wish to buy it.

~My Thoughts~

I received Outspoken as part of a gift set which I swapped with my Mum. I am a fan of celebrity perfumes but not a massive fan of Avon perfumes as a rule. This EDP falls into the higher price bracket of Avon perfumes and I feel £15.00 isn't too bad a price to pay but £10.00 is more average.

Outspoken won't be to everyones tastes. The initial spray of this perfume leads me to determine that it is quite a heavy scent which is more suited to evening wear than for a quick refresher during the day. Outspoken is quite a deep, mysterious scent which has a fresh edge. It is a confident scent and the Outspoken name is very fitting in my opinion.

After the initial, alcohol type scent has disappeared from my skin, the individual notes become noticeable. I would say Outspoken is mainly floral based and the tuberose is quite prominent - floral and slightly fresh. The iced berries add a slight sweetness to the scent and this is definitely needed to avoid the florals being too heady. The mysterious feel is offered by the black leather. Leather is a common fragrance note in aftershave but Outspoken doesn't come across as being masculine in anyway. The leather simply adds depth and confidence to what would normally come across as a typical girly scent.

Outspoken lasts well on my skin. It isn't as long lasting as a premium brand EDP but it lasts long than an EDT. Wearing alone, I can detect a subtle scent on my skin after 6-7hours. Overall Outspoken EDP is quite nice and is different from fruity/floral scents. It has character and the scent shines through well.

~Conclusion~

Having sampled all of the Outspoken products, I definitely prefer the spray and lotion for day time use and the EDP for the evening as it is much stronger and the depth of the leather comes through more prominent. Outspoken is a good EDP to wear if you want something a bit different from the norm. It is a confident, grown up scent which isn't too mature or heavy and would suit a wide range of ladies in my opinion. Whilst I favour sweet and fruity scents, this one is nice to use as an alternative.

Thanks for reading :)