Rare Onyx

Rare Onyx from Avon, released in 2022, is a floral fragrance with a strong sweet, gourmand side and lighter musky and amber touches. Claire Liégent, Verônica Casanova and Céline Barel of IFF are credited with its composition, which combines dark fruit with soft flowers.

Apricot and dark plum, here called Wu Mei, give a ripe, velvety and slightly smoky fruit sweetness. Neroli adds a fresh, clean citrus-blossom note, while rose, lotus and mimosa form a soft floral heart, the mimosa contributing a powdery, honeyed touch. Vanilla, amber and musk create a warm, smooth and comforting base.

This is a feminine scent with an evening-leaning warmth. The plum and vanilla combination suits autumn and winter, dinners, nights out and cosy occasions, though its floral heart keeps it pretty rather than heavy. It should appeal to women who like fruity, sweet florals with a touch of darkness, and who want something approachable and comforting.

Rare Onyx — for women fragrance by Avon (released 2022). Notes: Amber, Apricot, Dark Plum Wu Mei, Lotus, Mimosa, Musk, Neroli, Rose, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database