Avon has launched Christian Lacroix Absynthe for him, a follow-up to the Avon + Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Her fragrance that was introduced earlier this year.
Absynthe, a mysteriously mesmerizing 19th century potion known as the green fairy, is still one of the world’s most seductive mysteries. Irresistibly inviting, dangerously captivating – a great inspiration to my fashion and newest fragrance.
The new fragrance is described as “seductive fresh spices and earthy greens infused with smoky woods”. The notes include petitgrain, green leaves, pepper, citrus, cardamom, fig, patchouli, orris, myrtle, vetiver, barley, amber, labdanum and absinthe.
Avon + Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is available at Avon in the UK, and is £18 for 75 ml Eau de Toilette. (via avonshop.co.uk, additional information via perfumariaavon.com.br)
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Love that bottle!
I’d buy that one for the bottle, for sure. Too bad I don’t know any Avon ladies who could give me a test sniff. . .
Me too!
Avon reps abound in my area and I didn’t care for Christian LaCroix’s scents- a bit over done. GG- if you’d like to catch a sniff, log onto Avon’s website and they will put you in touch with a rep in your area.
I didn’t like the Absynthe for women either.
What was it like? I’m always drawn to absinthe scents, just because I’m a sucker for the concept–none have lived up to my expectations, though. L’Artisan Fou d’Absinthe smelled like Polo to me. Not that that’s bad, but why not just buy Polo?
I’m sorry to say that I don’t remember all that well…it did not make a huge impression on me. All I can say is that it was fresher & less absinthe-y than I expected, and smelled like its price, which is to be expected.
all except tumulte pour homme…awesome insense!!!
This one sounds nice enough. At least it’s a departure from all the fresh ozonic colognes out there. I love the smell (or a good glass) of absinthe and think it’d be quite fetching on a guy.
The women’s was much fresher than I expected…hard to say if this one would be or not.
I haven’t sniffed this one, but I did try the original – it turned absolutely rancid on me in about 30 minutes and I took it back. Unfortunately, they would only give me store credit at the kiosk – stupid impulse purchase.
Oh drat!
If you haven’t found a way to use it up yet…their Moisture Therapy hand cream (white tube w/blue text and cap) is hands-down (no pun intended) the best hand cream I’ve ever found for dry winter months. Lasts through several handwashings, but isn’t at all greasy.
Sadly, I just swapped out the Absynthe for the Christian Lacroix Rouge that I’ve worn a grand total of once. Sigh. I should of gotten make up or lotion or something that I would use.
Very alluring bottle, love that green glow. What is it about vetiver that is considered masculine? I’m familiar with the grass/root itself for cuisine but have always considered it neutral. I’ve been really wanting to try a “feminine” vetiver scent. One on my list is Hermessence Vetiver Tonka (?). Any other suggestion?
Guerlain Vetiver Pour Elle, perhaps the new Lalique Encre Noire for women (which I haven’t smelled yet).
Thanks, Robin! I’ll focus on vetiver for now, although osmanthus also beckons.
This guy liked the original! I thought it was more a masculine scent after the first 10 minutes.
I don’t know mass market perfumes, but I thought this had an interesting drydown…got it thru Amazon BTW.
I liked the opening – it just turned on me, sadly.
I know lots of people thought it was really nice, esp. for Avon. It didn’t suit me personally.
Hmm. I love drinking absinthe (especially in champagne), but I don’t know that I want so smell like it. I like the idea of it as Miss Kitty mentioned, but. I’ve never tried an absinthe fragrance. Maybe I’ll hunt this one down because I do love that bottle. Avon perfumes are generally not so expensive that buying one for the novelty of it (or the bottle) is unreasonable. Plus some Avon bottles are collectibles now, so maybe if I save it I can sell it on eBay in a few years and put my kid through college.
Hey, there’s a plan! Let me know if it works.
Our older kids tried to convince us that their Beanie Babies and Yu-gi-O cards were a great investment back in the day. Now they are both in college and working while the cards and stuffed animals molder in the attic.
LOL…yep.
I enjoyed the first Avon Lacroix for men (Noir) so I will probably be shelling out for this one.
Sure, it’s neither an exclusif or a niche thing, but at under $30 for 75ml (plus sales on right now on the Avon web) it would still be a pretty bottle if I end up not liking the juice.
True!
That’s funny, I just bought the Absynthe for her from an Avon representative on Ebay. Unsniffed (because it’s not available here in Holland), but for a mere £ 7 I still have a nice bottle
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Nice deal!
What about Penhaligan’s Elixer?
I’m lost, Carlos — what about it?
really curious !!!!
wonder if it smells like l’artisan ?
love the bottle !
Doubt it, but who knows!
Was i imagining or did Christian Lacroix almost closed down? and now they release this?
All the more reason to raise some money by selling perfume, right?
I won one of the bottles of the original in NST’s and was not pleased at all, sadly. Something lemony-green up top, then pink sugar for 20 minutes, then snuffed-out candle. Don’t hold much hope in Christian Lacroix’s fragrances. I wish his house hadn’t gone under, though. Brilliant couturier. Dx
Oh, sorry! Great description though.
perfumegeek,
I also have a very weak spot for Vetyver, and one of my favourite takes on the root is Vetyver Oriental by Serge Lutens. I was also bowled over by that available from Les Nez: perhaps the closest to my idea of the raw material.
Hi!
) the topnotes linger a little more and the green leaves, pepper,orris, myrtle, barley notes stand out.
I just walked by the Avon store a couple of blocks from home…
They had it but didn’t know it was there LOL!!
The sales rep wastoo eager to close shop I guess
I am smelling it as we speak, so here’s the micro review…
IMHO it smells as all the notes described, but, as Robin said in a post about one of the female versions, it smells as it costs.
Not that it is particularly cheap smelling, but smells a bit bland.
The patch and the amber are just whiffs.
If this had 2 or 3 times the potency, it would be a must-have in my book.
On paper it remains very structured and the notes appear exactly in order as it goes towards the drydown.
On skin (on MY skin at least
Of course those are the notes I care the less for
Still, I like this better than the noir and probably will end up buying a bottle, although the price here in BA is u$s 42!!
Import taxes are a killer!
Thanks so much for the detailed review, P — sounds like I would not love the men’s any more than the women’s.