Christian Lacroix: Absynthe, Eau de Parfum

I bought Avon's Absynthe, Eau de Perfume on the recommendation of my Avon representative,who I have known for many years. It was on offer at the time(Autumn 2009)twenty pounds for 50ml,and a green cosmetic bag with the gift of a lip gloss and mascara worth £15. Having just received some spare money for my birthday,and having no sent,I decided to treat myself to the perfume. The packaging and bottle are quite lovely.The perfume comes in a pear shaped glass bottle with an easy to operate spray mechanism. The perfume itself is quite over powering at first and pungent,and I recommend it is used sparingly. Green anise and ...  Read the complete review

Launched: 2009 Group: Aromatic INTRODUCTION I bought Avon's Absynthe Eau de Parfum at the same time as Yves Rocher's Neblina Eau de Toilette as not being able to sniff them in shops I couldn't make my mind up which one I liked better based on the descriptions. During the hot, summer months here in the south of France I wanted a fresh, green yet feminine and powdery soft fragrance. Absynthe also attracted me by its name and reference to the famous drink 'Absinthe', affectionately called 'the green fairy'. THE PACKAGING The outer packaging and the colour of the bottle are equally the easily recognisable 'absinthe' colour, a ...  Read the complete review