mark White Vetiver Avon for women

Without ever smelling White Vetiver, I ordered it in the lotion. If I do not have to be at work, I wear real pure essential oil vetiver, which my husband and I love. But for work, POE vetiver is too earthy. So I was turned on by the idea of White Vetiver as a less "hippy" solution. I like it ok but it does not smell like vetiver. It reminds me of Sara Mitchell gardenia with a White Shoulders edge. I like White Shoulders; my great grandmother wore it, and I find it pleasant. White Vetiver smells similar to White Shoulders only it is a little milkier and "whiter". My goal was something woody, which this is not. I think I will wear it every once in a while, but I will keep searching for something earthier that I can wear in an office setting.

TUBEROSE CITY! All I could smell was tuberose. It was so cloying,that I couldn't wait to shower it off! I didn't get any vetiver whatsoever. I had also ordered the lotion,but I didn't even open it. I gave them both away. So, if you love tuberose,which I realized I don't,then this is for you.

This is such a luxurious perfume!! It is unbelievable that Avon can make a perfume so gorgeously full bodied!! For lovers of a white floral perfume with a chocolate edge, this is really something for you!

Piqued my interest when I discovered tuberose as a listed ingredient. Bought the body cream for $3 and….worth it! Sweet tuberose with cacao, pepper and small hint of patchouli. I don't get "sexy" with this scent but definitely feel cosy. Fun and sweet rather than elegant and mature. I don't think it is similar to Tom Ford's White Patchouli which is right down dirty and no sweetness (I do love TF Black Orchid though). Very strong sillage during first hour so may not be office-friendly. I can see me wearing the cream on my bare legs so I can get a whiff when the heater under my desk warms up the scent and lets it waft upwards. Will be hunting down more of this scent at clearance before they are all gone.

Sillage: about a foot
Longevity: about 4 hours
Rating: 3.5/5

This should have been delicious, but only smelled sour and musty on me. I have a bad reaction to perfumer's Vetiver that I haven't noticed from the natural essence. Thumbs down for me.

I love vetiver! I love tuberose and white florals! I love patchouli! I love virtually every note in this perfume.

Unfortunatly, I abhor Mark White Vetiver. I don't know what is wrong. It almost makes me physically ill...and no other perfume has that effect on me. There is something about the indolic sweetness of the florals almost "strobing" against the dryness of the vetiver/patchouli that repells me. Yet I love Michael Kors' scents that have a similar rich tuberose/dry wood contrast.

My revulsion is so strong that everytime I tried MV, I had to scrub it off within a very few minutes. Now I can't even handle the bottle without feeling ill. The effect started to influence the way I reacted to all white floral/woody scents, many of which are among my favourites. So WV must go.

This is not an indictment of WV. But it is one example of the sensory power that makes perfume such a profound human experience.

So curious about this one! I finally asked my avon lady to order it, and it was all gone :(

I'm still debating on this one. Sometimes it smells okay...mostly it has a musty smell to it. I'm in love with the bottle and think it's expensive looking, I display mine. Sweetnspicey mentions this is a summer scent, I'd have thought otherwise. I will try this in the summer heat and see if this is the right recipe. Fresh, dry, hot weather can make a huge difference. I'm also finding out that for me to even give a review, I've got to wear the perfume a lotta lotta whole lotta times! This one hasn't been worn enough yet, so I'm not giving up. It might be just one note that might be fantastic under the right conditions. So far, I don't even really recognize what I might be smelling, not one thing at any point smells familiar...other than mushrooms?

I myself am not in love with the bottle, btw my son really is in love with the bottle! But as far as the perfume goes it is gorgeous gorgeous! I do think it is a sister to Tom Ford White Patchouly, so if that one is a bit too expensive, this one really does the trick!

For the price, this perfume is amazing. I wouldn't have expected sweet plum notes, earthy patchouli, and cacao to blend so beautifully together and completely enhance the scent of tuberose. Don't let the cacao note fool you. It's not a chocolate perfume by any means. The cacao smells natural like the actual plant. I would not wear this in cold months. It's so tropical, with Hawaiian tuberose and Amazonian cacao. All I can think about is Hawaii when I wear it, so I would make the most of this perfume in warmer months.

p.s. The bottle is adorable with the big flower on top, yet not childish at all.

Received this in a swap from goingblonde :D (so kind & very generous, she also gave me 10 samples!) I like this fragrance! Its unique, earthy, cacao, sweet, woody. The main notes I smell are vetiver, cacao, pachouli, jasmine. Its actually a woody, sweet scent overall. Projection & staying power are both great! ;)

If this had more longevity it would be THE gardenia/tuberose scent I've been searching for. So well balanced, a creamy tuberose white floral with its hint of voluptuous fruit, where the vetiver holds the natural green and spicy base. And it is a 'white' woody vetiver versus a dark and smoky one. Love it. Why can't I find something like this in a strong formulation? Bond #9 Saks DNA for Her is close, but more harshly chemical smelling on my skin, so not as evocative of the tropical flowers we are trying to celebrate here.

i got this and the lotion on clearance for five dollars.. figured i'm only out a few bucks if i don't like it, and i seem to like scents with vetiver in them, so why not?
Was definitely worth the money. While I'm usually not able to identify notes in fragrances yet, i can say that to me the tuberose, which I don't care for in general, isn't way strong or offensive, and it just smells nice, not real light and not too heavy, just nice overall. Even if it weren't discontinued I wouldn't order it again, but was definitely five bucks well spent. :)

I DO HAVE LIKE 50 BOTTLES OF THIS ONE "I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE I HAVE THIS FOR AT LEAST 20 YEARS !!! "

Initially upon getting this scent in a swap I sprayed it once and instantly relisted it as it was SO strong-mind you it was the height of summer and the heat just amplified it.Well I decided to give it another try-this time I just barely depressed the sprayer until a tiny drop came out and wow-what a difference time(and colder weather) makes.It is a dark,smokey tuberose that is to die for:I strangely get no vetiver which is fine as true vetiver smells leathery to me.This has just a hint of coconut that I didn't notice the first time-very nice to ground the florals with.It would figure that now that I love it it is being discontinued....why does Avon(mark) discontinue stuff so easily?

This is really unique. It's mature, strong, and something for evening wear & winter. The lasting power is all day! Even with that being said, this isn't for everyone. The uniqueness will make it a love it or hate it type of deal. The packaging could also turn some people away - it's about as cheap as you could get. Still, for the price this is something really special.

I got a sample from the Avon Lady and that is all I needed . . . way to strong for me.

its a copy of tom ford"s white.......right down to the white ribbed bottle...im suprised he hasnt called a lawyer...but i love it soooooo hey

Had a sample vial...tried it once and gave it away. I don't like tuberose but I love vetiver and patchouli so I'm not sure if it was the combo or too much tuberose that didn't agree with me?

This is a sexy smoking one ... Actually it's sultry and just in the best meaning.

The opening of the slightly peppered-up fruity notes enhances the real gorgeous enfusing tuberose. The fruits in the top are no sugary syrup and aren't even strong, but they help transition the scent into the cocoa - from freshly underlined tuberose to dark sultry tuberose.

And all the while the vetiver, paired up with earthy patchouly, make more and more their entrance known.
Androgyn seduction: not cheap and more like luring in than on the prowl. Not for someone who prefers sugar to smoke.

Feel really confident with this and even in my pyjamas like a sex on stick, just in a very come-hither way.

Why the campaign has such a clean cut makes me wonder about my perception of sexyness, but otherwise I'm pleased that they don't have to use "SEX sells" to advertise here...

Bought already my 2nd bottle out of fear they ran out when I needed my refill :)

I absolutely adore this perfume; the vetiver really comes through and is made feminine by the tuberose and jasmine one of my faves from avon!