mark Sophistique Avon for women

I honestly don't like this perfume on it's own.
the lasting power is like none, it dissapears in like an hour at the longest. i find its much better to combine this with something.
I combine it with avon rare pearls.

on me the orange and ginger in this perfume stand out waaay too much. so i tone it down with something like rare pearls that is floral and musky so i dont get so much of that sour scent.

This scent smells so classy but it's inoffensive at the same time....I could see myself wearing this for a job interview, work, on a date...nice scent!
Avon should keep this scent around instead of discounting it :( I bought this for $12 at the avon store near me and I don't regret it!

I am no perfume snob, but have found that most Avon/Mark scents last perhaps an hour on me, at best. Mark sophistique is the only fragrance that I've found lasts and actually develops as you wear it. I adore the notes and the fragrance itself. It has just become discontinued by Avon, so buy it up asap as E-Bay will be one of the few places to purchase it. Once word gets out that it's no longer available from your friendly Avon later, the prices will soar! Grab a bottle while you can!! It's definitely worth having several IMO.

I really like this scent,I find it addicting...I don't know why but I smell fig..Kinda reminds me of Victoria's secret mood line the one called Ripe.Plus it was a great deal for 7.99,also got the shimmer body cream,this is one of few scents i want to stock up.

So i picked up my order today from my local avon centre and i was soo excited to finally receive this perfume! I first opened up the shimmering body lotion and smelt it and thought wow this smells fresh yet very warm and inviting.

First glance of the perfume bottle - very cute, original and classy bottle unlike some others (particularly the imari collection).

First spritz of the juice - I immediately picked up the basmati rice which had a slightly spicy and woody smell which died down in a matter of minutes and mixed in with notes of lotus and ginger to create a fresh, floral escapade.

Two hours after first spritz - The amber is very predominant (ofcourse) and what remains of the previous notes are the african orange flower and that combination of lotus and ginger.

Overall, i think this is a very unique perfume that manages to be soft and fresh but still warm and creamy and SLIGHTLY spicy. Unlike anything i'm sure i will ever have in my collection of perfumes.

It's the perfect date night perfume! Very captivating fragrance!

4 out of 5 stars for me!

N.B. in terms of originality i will definately give this one a 5 out of 5!

Sophistique is one of those fragrances that really caught my attention, first with its listed notes and then by the way it smelled. Of all the scents released by "mark." (Avon's sister company for younger ladies), this is perhaps the closest they ever came to a unisex perfume. I bought a full bottle, but my sister loved it so it went to her (along with a very satiny body creme). I loved it, but it "worked" much better on her.

Just the other day, I happened to spy in the "Going, going...gone" section of the magalog (their brochure) that the 5 ml travel spray ("scents on the go") was being discontinued, so I bought two for the price of one! :)

sophistique (sophisticated in French, I believe) is a wonderfully warm and soft floral scent built around the lotus flower and another aquatic plant: basmati rice. The lotus is powdery and cool, and the rice offers a bit of "starchiness" to the whole thing; that makes it seem like you were just bathed, powdered are ready to snuggle under the covers for a wonderful sleep. How something can be so cool yet warm, and clean, is utterly fascinating to me. In the heart (as it were) orange blossoms add a touch of floral citricity and elegance. While deep underneath it all, a glowing and very smooth golden amber exudes a feeling of comfort and stability. Ginger is listed here, though in the PR (from mark.) it says "ginger wood". It has a fresh spiciness not unlike ginger, yet seems a bit more dry and woody so; yes...ginger wood it is! For a "straight" floral scent, this is exceedingly well-rounded: having touches of the oriental, a bit of subtle spiciness and sheer woody nuances over an interesting floral aquatic while hinting at an almost yummy "foody" feel, with just a hint of sweetness and sheer delights...

Sillage: good yet subtle
Longevity: very good
Overall: 3.5/5

Sophisticated, indeed! This perfume has little bits of almost everything in it, not unlike someone who has traveled the world and "been there" yet remained unassuming and become better for these experiences. One who does not brag about them; so much as share them with lovely remembrances and quiet dignity. sophistique speaks softly, but clearly. It is one of those scents that "works" really well with just about any setting or occasion.

Wore this to the park this evening and I'm not the only one that smelled pure patchouli. No one detected another note at all. This might not be what your looking for but I love it! Patchouli is a favorite of mine. We did some heavy sniffing and testing! Why do we get patchouli when it's not even a note in this? I'm going to test seriuously during the colder months.

I ordered this from reviews alone. I'm not sure what to think...I'll wait till winter to see if this comes alive. I don't really get anything like what reviews are saying. It's not BAD...it's very similar to a scent Mark had for Avon a few years back called...Bohista...toned down a bit more, but still about the same smell to me. I'm keeping an open mind. I know weather can play a HUGE part in a fragrance along with detergent, soap, etc....This is to say the least, interesting so far. hmmmmmm.....

I was always a bit of s snob about perfumes. If it didn't have the price tag then it didn't get a look in with me. However, after quite a few disappointing experiences with new high-end fragrances, I've decided to explore low-end scents and broaden my perfume horizons.

I read about Sophistique on this site and ordered it through eBay, as we Australians don't have Mark here. I loved the look of the bottle, but thought the juice was not really my thing.

Silly me! Time and again I've found myself reaching for this perfume in the mornings and sniffing my wrist throughout the day. It smells like a touch of vanilla, some honey, a bit of amber and that rice note is in there as well. One of my work colleagues said that she thought it was like spices and soap. Either way, it comforts me in an odd way.

It's winter here at the moment and this fragrance is the olfactory equivalent of getting home after a cold day, putting on a comfortable sweater and having some honey on hot toast with a vanilla candle burning in the background.

:'( Lastima que no hay esto en latinoamerica lo compraria con gusto:'(

I so love Sophistique! It's a very "rich" smelling scent, makes me feel great whenever I wear it. I love most Mark perfumes as they all seem to have the same type of scent, but Sophistique is the best...and the price is right, too!

Sophistique had me at first glance. I loved the look of it and the name, and just couldn't wait to try it. I absolutely love the fragrance, although wish it was a bit stronger! I love anything with ginger and lotus flower. This is blended beautifully but like I said, real subdued, so I will be probably wearing this up very quickly.

i like this scent. it is very girly, very oriental in my opinion! I got it because Lauren Conrad was the spokesperson of it, and was not let down! Mark did a fantastic job with this!

This is a pleasant perfume, not available in Australia, so I got it on ebay. I found it to be like a cheaper version of Terre d'Hermes! I can smell strong bitter orange peel rather than blossom, which together with the rice and ginger smells like something yummy from the Chinese take-away! I like it but would not wear it every day; a cold weather scent I feel, and probably OK for men as well. Quite good longevity. 6.5/10.

Quite unique; the soft, ever so slightly sweet rice note pipes up while the ginger remains in the background. The florals are extremelely subdued..as someone else mentioned here this seems to be a relaxing, meditative scent. Wears soft and close to the skin, not loud or cloying in any way.

Love the hint of rice this! It is a great everyday scent that reminds me of a fresh/clean-smelling day outside.

i tested this and i love it! i can't wait till get this.it reminds me of a bookstore for some reason.I just love this.

I tried this and it does have a nice soft scent and not too spicy. It does seem to have a musk scent to it which is not my thing. A little bit of vintage Jovan Musk in there with the rice. It seemed similar to Estee Lauder Sensuous in smell.

I love this perfume It is soft & creamy Scent to calm you It is like walking in a meadow,. I smell the ginger well blended with the rice . It is a diffrent scent. I have not smell anything like this before. I just love ! People should just give it a try