15
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Little Black Dress
feminine
Created by Barbara Zoebelein
Little Black Dress by Avon is a Oriental fragrance for women. Little Black Dress was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Barbara Zoebelein. Top notes are Cyclamen, Coriander, African Ginger, Apricot Blossom and Honeysuckle; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Gardenia, Pink Peony and Datura; base notes are Japanese Plum, Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
88%
Win
47%
Spr
25%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
78%
Day
99%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
4,436 votes
3.68
Love it
69316%
Like it
2.6k59%
OK
1894%
Dislike
93921%
Hate it
150%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 47 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Little Black Dress has a loyal niche following among those with nostalgic connections to Avon fragrances, but the community consensus is mixed regarding its scent profile and performance. While some cherish it as one of Avon's better modern offerings, others find the woody-ginger combination sharp and unappealing, and most agree that longevity and projection are weak points. The fragrance appeals more to budget-conscious collectors and sentimental users than to serious fragrance enthusiasts.
Strengths
- Nostalgic and emotionally meaningful for long-time Avon users
- Affordable and accessible fragrance option
- One of Avon's better modern fragrances according to fans
Weaknesses
- Poor performance and longevity on skin
- Sharp woody and ginger notes that don't work well together for some
- Recently reformulated, with older versions preferred by collectors
Best for
Casual home wearLayering with other fragrancesSentimental/nostalgic occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
