Imari Mystique Avon for women

I was given this fragrance for Christmas I didn't like it the first time I wore it. I decided to try it again and I have grown to love it. Out of all of my perfumes this is one of my husband's favorites on me.

While wearing Imari Mystique I've never failed to get a compliment on how good I smell. On my skin it's candied honey and sparkling woods.

The sillage is fairly good with 3-4 sprays. The lasting power is good, it lasts 4-5 hours on my skin.

It's an underated perfume in my opinion. If it works with your skin chemistry it's quite lovely.

A beautifully done scent! So nice

Almost exactly the way Imari Seduction smells on me...almost. I love both of these truly, but they blast out so powerfully even when applied lightly. This one is more honey where Imari Seduction is more orchid/vanilla.You will get hooked if you give this a try.

Smells like cheap aftershave... it's just an overwhelming chemical smell, with a touch of grandma underneath. (Seriously, it smells a bit like my grandma. Well, if she doused herself in strong synthetic chemicals.)

An indulgently inviting honey note lingers on my skin creating a sense of comfort and enchantment simultaneously.

Imari Mystique is one of my favourite bedtime layering rituals. I adore the abstract composition of the black notes combined with subtle rose and jasmine petals. A slight fruitiness presents on my skin imparting an almost edible experience.

The four layering products grace my collection, a gift from a friend OS. I am yet to see the shower gel for sale in Oz, I hope we get it eventually because the shower gel is blissful and facilitates the life of the lotion, perfume and deodorant surrounding one in a honeyed plume all evening.

Another floral gourmand, Imari Mystique smells good and dries down to be soapy (on me, it has a slightly similar dry down with Avon's a Little Red Dress, except Little Red Dress lasts longer). Smells good, although lasting power is poor, even when layered with the lotion, it will last 3 hours max.

I bought this based on a sample sheet in an Avon book. I was excited because it smelled sooooo good and the notes listed were right up my alley. Sweet things! Woody things! Iris! Amber!
When I used it the first time, my immediate thought was "Oh no, this smells exactly like (insert brand name I forget) bug spray!!" Not that it had an insecticide aroma to it in general, but that particular brand of bug spray that I had used a lot. That bug spray smells good.....you know, for bug spray. But bug spray is not what I want to think of when I wear perfume! I tried and tried and tried to make myself like this, but I eventually just got mad and stuffed it in a drawer for a while. I was taking a trip down "unfortunate perfume purchases" memory lane (i do this on occasion to see if my opinion on any of them has changed), and this wasn't half bad. I had to spray on a LOT but it was fairly good this time, I get honey definitely, with amber and a "smoky" vibe. Its sensual, and I will wear it. I just hope that old bug spray association doesn't crawl (haha, bad joke) back into my brain.

This isn't bad. It's pretty and plummy. The best part is the drydown, it's like a less peppery version of 60s pop/60s mod (which I love). Since I already have that, and love the excessive amount of pepper, I'll probably return the imari. It's not different or interesting enough for me.

I just got Imari Mystique and I must say, I really do like it! It does not last very long though...need to apply in a couple of hours.I like to layer this fragrance with the shower gel and body lotion.I was never fond of Avon fragrances, but this is a good one,I will buy again for sure.I really like that it is so affordable.I have some expensive fragrances that don't have lasting power...which really bothers me after spending so much money on them (Prada L'Eau Ambree...Rochas Fleur D'Eau)I hope that Avon will offer Imari Mystique in EDP soon,maybe that will help with the longevity.

Although the notes say otherwise, this perfume smells as if you were to take the Imari Seduction notes (the Avon purple bottle Imari), and then add honey and wood nots on top of it.

Imari Seduction + Wood/ Honey notes = Imari Mystique

If you dont like the basic notes of Seduction, then your nose will probably not agree with Mystique ether. And vise versa.

As I had mentioned in my review for Seduction too, this perfume also has very good lasting power min 4-5 hours.

note: Imari Seduction and Mystique are biological sisters, but the original Imari has nothing to do with the two above. It is absolutely different.

When you first spray this on, it is harsh and strong and reminds me of old perfume that has sat around and now stinks. But, after that wears off, (which it does wear off quickly), it smells just wonderful and woodsy, sweet. It also lasts and I have gotten compliments on this. It is remarkable that Avon can make such a long lasting fine fragrance for such a low price. I will be reordering.

This is a smoother, lighter smell-alike for curve vintage soul. I like it better in some ways but it doesn't last.

I would say at the price, who cares, but the vintage soul is actually cheaper and lasts longer, but has more patchouli, which they forgot to mention in the notes above...Make no mistake, patchouli (of the Tom Ford White Patchouli type) is a big player here.

The honey is beautiful and this shouldn't affect allergies.

I love love love LOVE this sent!! It’s a very warm sent, its not heavy but doesn’t fade away like some.. I can really smell the honey too!! I think it’s a great item to add to any collection because it’s so versatile! Its one of those go to perfumes when I cant choose, great for summer and spring! Cant tell you enough how much I love this sent!

Imari Mystique reminds me alot of Narciso Rodriguez For Her though not as harsh, I prefer it and the price tag is great.

Imari Mystique is very aptly named as it is a mysterious and usual fragrance.

In the opening pink & peppery rose blends wonderfully with honey. In the heart phase this is a beautiful dark-honeyed floriental that borders on the gourmand. I think it's the patchouli that gives all the gourmand notes in it such as the honey, vanilla (not listed but I think it might be there), and the pralines that wonderfully dark, spicy quality. (And I'm not even a fan of patchouli!) On my skin, the wood notes are mild. It's all about a pink rose, a touch of dark spice, and pralines centered around a wonderful non-cloying honey.

With the super low price and the Avon money back guarantee, how can you resist getting this delicious fume? ;o)

Most times in AVON brochures there are only vague descriptions of their in-house fragrances. When someone like LaCroix or Patrick Dempsey release scents, they give the complete notes. In the last brochure, here in the US, they listed MANY notes for many of their more popular perfumes.

Here is what was listed for Imari Mystique:

TOP-rose petals, black honey
HEART-jasmine sambac, black irises, warm amber
BASE- patchouli, black pralines and sexy woods

This is a wonderful scent!! I have not bought any Avon in so long because they seemed to all have something in common. I am glad I bought this and I plan on trying others as well.

Is this really Avon? It smells nothing like any Avon I have ever purchased. I really like this

It has good reviews do not know if one day I'll get to smell it now we are in June and it has not come to my country Snif snif


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This stuff is pretty amazing. I'm not surprised it's getting so many good reviews. It's sweet and dark. As with most Avon fragrances though, it doesn't last all that long so reapplication is necessary. I find myself sniffing my wrists because this stuff smells so good.

I LOVE this, It is so inexpensive but it does not smell that way. It is a woody, floral, almost Smokey fragrance. Very sophisticated. I feel like it has some Bergamot in there and I do smell the honey as well, but the woody notes are really what makes it beautiful, I dont get any citrus but I do get something that resembles jasmine i think, but very smokey. I really love this. I will be wearing this in the night I believe but it is wearable in the day i think, depending on the occasion. Really worth it!

Icekat has said it all....I agree with every description you gave this scent!
Indeed comforting, warm. Sweet but not too much, nice smokey woods with the lingering smell of honey.
Its a very nice one by Avon. I agree with Action too that it reminds of other perfumes as well...this reminds me of Armani Idole without the woodsy notes.
Must try if you like sweet ,not gourmand scents...
Staying power is good! Love the bottle colours! Simply, worth a try!

AND it has A LOT in common with Queen Latifah 'Queen'! I love that one too!

(This review is for Eau de Toilette)

IMARI MYSTIQUE is a gorgeous honey floral scent with lovely sweet woody dry down. The scent is attractive, comforting and warm.

I could not find detailed notes, so I am following my nose in this description. In the opening I think I detect bergamot and mandarin mixed with very pleasant honeyed pear. The floral notes in the heart are sweet and wrapped with honey. I mostly smell rich and opulent sweet jasmine with some gentle rose petals. The woody notes are lovely in the dry down and mixed with comforting sweetness of honey.

I have to admit that I love the simple but chic bottle with the dark top gradually becoming transparent towards the bottom. IMARI MYSTIQUE is another great fragrance from Avon. The composition is done well. The fragrance is lovely and pleasant to wear. The sillage and longevity are medium. I got the perfume in a set with the shower gel and lotion. All three products are nice and perfect when used together.

got a sample of this today and i m testing it right now... Action is right, this smells like So Elixir by YR but a very watered down version.... hmm very mutch to weak for my taste....
btw i purchased blind the discontinued Imari Velvet EDC (!!!) in the PLAIN blackest black bottle, very uuuuhm yeah -dark- !!! :o) which one is not listed here unfortunately and this smell stronger than this one which is an EDT. i couldn t find any notes either for Imari Velvet :( but it smells just great and it lasts!
it's dark and mysterious and deep from the late 90's...(1998) some people even compare it to a modern version of chanel nr 5. i can t confirm this as i don t know how chanel nr 5 does smell but it's really not a outdated perfume... it smells just very mysterious and 'femme fatale'.
so go for it if you love mysterious scents with a indeed velvet touch. on ebay you can buy it for a quite good price and you won t regret if you are in dark smoky and sultry fumes :o)

I know the one that is similar!! It is a stronger version of Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens and a sister to So Elixir!

This is an AMAZING perfume from Avon!! Sexy, Dark and Earthy!! It reminds me of several mainstream perfumes like DKNY Night, but some others as well. WONDERFUL!!

Oooooo! I do get a lot of honey. A sexy, creamy honey... warm and woody, in the drydown, too. I can't help but think of John Varvatos when I smell this scent. Definitely a close relative to it. And, although not listed, I also detect just a faint hint of musk.

This is nothing like the orginal Imari. If anyone was hoping for "an almost clone" you won't get it here. This stands on its own. For that reason they could have done without the Imari name tagged onto it. Mystique would have worked just fine. I've been looking for a perfume with a very prominent honey note and this delivered better than expected. Good job Avon!

is more masculine than femenine...the woods makes it that way, i really enjoyed this...but longevity is poor just like in any other avon fragrance...a shame.

From the back of the box:

Express your mysterious side with the exotic blend of black iris and sensual honey seductively laced over sultry woods...

Now, when this appeared in the first brochure, it said: rich oriental florals with woods and black honey. So, naturally, I bought it! Upon opening it and spraying it lavishly...I was taken aback. Citruses? No wait!...Glazed citruses. Where was the mystery? Where was the sensuality? Just as I was ready to curse the Avon PR department for false advertising...a cool smooth iris note sauntered in and added a dark, yet amazingly airy, floral note to the bright opening; almost eclipsing it. As it dried down, the sweetness of the honey became apparent and the overall scent grew thicker and richer, though never became heavy or cloying. The woods here remind me of when you plane a piece of wood (the aromatic curly-cues that the blade shaves off): dry-fresh and slightly clean with a hint of sweet sap and something vaguely metallic. The bottle goes from opaque black, at the top, to totally clear glass at the bottom. It has a place in the middle that is neither dark nor clear; that is Imari Mystique. A really nice floral with a sweetness and hints of woods, not quite gourmand, but not overly floral either. This has none of the fruitiness of Imari Seduction and none of the spicy incensed smokiness of the original...what it does have is a great drydown that really smells good on my male skin. More woody and sweet than floral; though on my mother it was more floral and cool than anything. Mystique, by definition, is the ability to mystify and enchant. Intruigingly cool but dark, and just sweet enough to endear but not annoy...

Sillage: okay
Longevity: decent
Overall: 3.25/5

Knowing the scent of the original well, I had hoped this would be similar but have a more "noir" feel and be divinely heady with dark seductive florals and a luxurious (vaguely oriental) allure. This was none of those things; it's actually more similar to Imari Seduction without the fruitiness or oriental notes. Instead it is cool, aloof and very sexy by virtue of its nonchalance. This would go well day or night and in just about any temperature. A word of warning this behaves very differently on paper (or scented brochure page) than it does on actual skin...

Mother and I both tried it at the same time. It immediately became sweeter and almost woody resiny on me, and stayed bright and flowery on her. It dried to a wonderful skinscent on me that lasted with average duration; on her it became something almost candied and gooey-she sanitized it off (LOL) and it still persisted on her clothing, but was nowhere near as intense. This is probably better on dry to normal skin and those with oily or musky skin to begin with should try it before they buy it...

NB: Most times, in AVON's brochures, there are only vague descriptions of their in-house fragrances. When someone like LaCroix or Patrick Dempsey releases a scent, they give the complete notes. In the last brochure (here in the US) they listed MANY notes for many of their more popular perfumes.

Here is what was listed for Imari Mystique:

TOP-rose petals, black honey
HEART-jasmine sambac, black irises, warm amber
BASE- patchouli, black pralines and sexy woods