Viva la Vita Avon is the fragrance of 2016. In the same year, several more new products were released. Almost all of them were quickly forgotten, except for the composition from the Today Tomorrow Always series called In Bloom - with dominant notes of neroli and jasmine. Viva la Vita has not yet left the pages of the catalog and, as evidenced by the reviews about “Viva la Vite” from “Avon”, written by consultants, are selling well.
Notes and their sound
The fragrance contains 9 notes, three in the beginning, in the heart and in the base:
- Apple - according to user reviews, this note is most clearly felt in the aroma.
- Mandarin.
- Pink grapefruit. Both mandarin and grapefruit in this aroma are few, most note that they are not at all noticeable.
- Rose flower. Usually bright and even annoying, in this composition it is served very easily. Not more than a quarter of all those who write reviews feel it.
- Mimosa.
- Magnolia. These two notes, magnolia and mimosa, are felt less than an apple, but they are noted as quite bright by more than half of users. Many attribute subtle bitterness and astringency to their account.
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla.
- Kashmeran. As evidenced by the reviews of "Viva la Vite" from "Avon", all the notes of the base are not pronounced.
Title and image
Flavors from Avon often get international names. This time, the creators chose the Italian Viva La Vita !, which in translation means: “Long live life!”. The creators did not stint on a beautiful press release in which the fragrance is linked with a purely Italian ability to enjoy life. The image of a free, bright woman, relaxed, passionate, exultantly happy, is drawn.
On the promo photo - a girl in a colorful dress, with a cheerful smile, against the backdrop of an amazingly beautiful landscape. In some reviews of Aviva Viva La Vita water, this photo was criticized: the girl’s dress does not harmonize with the aroma, it is too spring, not summer. Perhaps it is worth making a discount on the climate, in many countries this dress is also suitable for spring. Positive feedback was caused by the rather stylish design of the bottle - a strict laconic cylinder filled with a very pleasant pink shade.
Many positive reviews about the fragrance from Avon Viva La Vita confirm: it really creates a springy, radiant mood, it was aptly called “March 8”. It has something festive, bright, elegant.
In the reviews of perfumes Avon, the composition is rarely mentioned, the idea of ​​the fragrance is considered not without interest, but not finalized.
What do you like?
The aroma is really fresh, like a sip of water or a morning washed with dew. On some it gives a stunning loop of initial notes, although not persistent. In many respects, its advantages turned out to be a matter of taste and “skin chemistry”:
- Pralines are not heard, and many do not like "confectionery notes in perfumery."
- It sounds very beautiful: pleasant acidity, creamy soft notes, an elegant train, expressive, but not stifling. But such reviews emphasize that the fragrance sat well.
- Unobtrusive, versatile. You need to have such a fragrance in your perfumery wardrobe when you need to go out somewhere quickly, and there is no time to think over the image. Suitable for everything.
- It does not cause a headache. It will not make others enthusiastically interested in what kind of smell it is, but it will not cause rejection.
- Men rate it as pleasant, neutral.
- Gusty, airy, voluminous and at the same time calming, calming. It does not suppress, but gives relaxation. Base notes are caressing, cozy, enveloping with a slight warmth. It is noteworthy that in many positive reviews of the perfumery water “Viva la Vita” from “Avon” it is noted how beautiful it looks in cool weather, for example, in autumn. Perhaps the fragrance needs moisture and coolness to open.
Criticism in reviews
In almost all reviews of “Viva la Vita” eau de toilette from Avon, its instability is noted. Only the top notes that last for 1-2 hours are audible. Averages are felt at most 5-6 hours. Although many customers found such durability sufficient for a fresh daytime scent. Other cons:
- It sits flat, there is only one note on the skin, for example, mimosa or magnolia, although a bright green apple is felt from the bottle.
- Spineless, unrecognizable, weak, inexpressive, constantly updated.
- Flat, not causing vivid associations or deep interest, does not wake up any emotions at all.
- Only suitable for young girls who do not understand perfumery, do not have a discerning taste and just want "something nice."
- Base notes are unpleasant: “chemical” and even causing nausea. Although many who talked about this emphasized - at a distance the aroma is very pleasant.
- It repeats the work of past years, it gives the impression that the creators mixed the novelty “from the same boiler”.
Features of perfumes Avon: what is the "Avon base"
Many reviews of “Viva la Vite” from “Avon”, especially critical, mentioned the notorious “Avon base”. What it is? The notes that make up the basis of perfume compositions - woody, musky, are traditionally the most expensive. Not only the durability and sound of the perfume depends on their quality and strength, but also its price. Perfumes from Avon belong to the class of the mass market, that is, these are products at the lowest prices. Very often, the base notes of compositions from this professional producer do not sit well, sound “chemical” or like soap, are similar, like twins, in different compositions, despite the various notes announced, which is why they got the name “that Avon base”.
Reviews about the perfume “Viva la Vita” from “Avon” are relatively encouraging. Little unpleasant basic notes are mentioned. For most users, sandalwood, vanilla and cashmeran are simply not pronounced and do not play a serious role. Although sometimes you can find a strong disappointment: "the aroma is beautiful, if not for these stuffy base notes ...".
Similar aromas
The composition is called the budget version of the famous "apple" from DKNY Be Delicious, many compare with J'adore, only without jasmine. Some had associations with the popular Cafe-Cafe in the late 90s, with the discontinued Rock'n'Rose from Valentino, as well as Balara from Mary Kay.
The Avon line also has similar flavors:
- Femme (2014) - the same freshness and lightness, a note of magnolia is repeated in the heart.
- Incandessence is the classic Avon catalog. According to reviews, it has a similar disclosure, although the notes are not similar (Incandessence contains only flowers: orchid, lily of the valley, cyclamen, tulip, peony).
- Only Imagine (2013) - similar in the beginning, the same pronounced note of a green apple.
Some found that the database is similar to the Chance Eau Tendre Chanel (2010), only softer. This can be considered a great success, because the price of Chance Eau Tendre is about 6 thousand rubles, and Viva la Vita can be purchased for 700-1000 rubles.
conclusions
If you take into account the reviews about “Viva la Vite” from “Avon” in general, without being distracted by particulars, then this is really a very worthy product. It fully corresponds to the mood declared by the creators: light, fresh, clean, spring, young. If the aroma sits well and shows its full potential, it will become a real gift, and for ridiculous money. Testing the composition is not difficult: the price of the probe is 28 rubles. Fans of airy, voluminous fruit and flower aromas make sense to consider this composition - it can be a very successful purchase.