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Elellogedes – :
I am amazed that carnation and fruit are not main notes by votes. There is definite fruit in this that sweetens the pot. Not single fruit notes but like a dried fruit that lifts the spice and carnation and makes it sweet. This is in the family of the Opium, Ciara, Cinnabar, Rumba group but much sweeter and a bit lighter. But, this is an oriental bomb. There is no distinct rose at all. Clove is part of the spice but not distinct. The wood is underlying but I wouldn’t call this a woody fragrance. It is well blended but spice, carnation and fruit dominate.
gizborn – :
I adored this, it was my coveted treasure when I was younger. It reminded me of Coco Chanel and I loved it. My heart broke when they discontinued it, it was my favourite Winter fragrance. It was classy and everyone complimented it. Lasted ages too and left a gorgeous trail behind me, I feel sad now thinking about it…. 🙁
buyweb365t – :
Holy wow! I do enjoy many current Avon fragrances, but I admit that this old school creation blows me away. This is a spicy oriental I can imagine buying at Saks in the 80s or 90s. Perle Noire is not in any way a “big hair” scent, but it is a classy, spicy scent. Someone mentioned Coco Chanel, and I get that reference from PN. Grab one off eBay or petition Avon to bring it back. (Fat chance, probably.)
galatyn – :
To me this is a softer version of Chanel “Coco” 1984 version…
And a near comparison to Gucci L’Arte…
Maxonus24 – :
What a blast from the past! Yes, I love that first whiff. Inhale, inhale, quick, for the strong first blast is ever too short. Deep, dark, more intense spices immediately follow.
Long, finned caddies, rhinestone necklaces, elbow satin gloves, strapless dresses and sensuous red lipstick…this is a classic perfume of a time and era. I can luxuriate in this stuff for hours.
Why oh why does Avon discontinue their best perfumes? Perle Noire should be classified as as oriental floral perfume in Avon’s all time Top Ten. Spicy cloves, a good sweet patchouli, subtle woods and warm spices mix together to create a believable mix of an oriental that’s not overpowering or synthetic. Perle Noire radiates just enough to give an aura of sexiness that is painted of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
There’s almost a kitchen kitten sexiness to Perle Noire. You know, clear the table where everything goes flying and…I’m sure you get the picture.
This perfume lasts for hours. Still available on the secondary market and well worth it.
al2o3 – :
I love this, het is een van mijn favorieten!!!!!
alekc2000 – :
It is still a good fragrance; have continued to purchase it on EBay. I get many compliments. For this Florida girl, it is best worn as a winter fragrance. The scent has always been true, even after all these years.
kanddybober – :
It one elegant and exotic fragrance, hot, spicy but in the same time sweet,not a over powering sweet it’s more settled one. I very much love this one it’s so elegant, long lasting and a int of mystery to it. To bad it’s Avon history.
Redgrove – :
this was seriously the best stuff ever-would kill for another bottle!!!
arshak69 – :
Gorgeous Avon vintage, for lovers of the Opium concept!
Strong sillage and lasting power!