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Spotlight Eau de Toilette by Avon (2009): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Avon/Spotlight

Floral

Spotlight by Avon

Eau de Toilette / 2009

Spotlight

Eau de Toilette · FEMININE

7.5/ 10652 ratings

FloralCitrus

Woody

Powdery

fresh spicy

Released: 2009
Family: Floral
Perfumer: Jean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong
Origin: United States of America
Price range: Budget

SpotlightAvon

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Mandarin Orange

Heart notes

Base notes

Cashmere Wood White Musk

Other recorded notes

Cashmeran (Woody Musky)

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Woody

Powdery

fresh spicy

musky

tuberose

yellow floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity5.6 / 10

Sillage4.0 / 10

Value7.6 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night20%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female93%
Unisex7%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.5/10

Excellent

652 ratings

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Jean-Marc Chaillan

Jean-Marc Chaillan

The son of a perfumer and raised in Grasse, he was inspired by the scents of mimosa and jasmine, which shaped

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Frequently asked

What does Spotlight by Avon smell like?+

Spotlight by Avon features a layered composition opening with Mandarin Orange at the top, Tuberose at the heart, Cashmere Wood and White Musk in the base. The overall character is floral, citrus, woody.

What are the notes in Spotlight?+

Top notes: Mandarin Orange. Heart notes: Tuberose. Base notes: Cashmere Wood and White Musk.

Is Spotlight for men or women?+

Spotlight by Avon is designed for women.

Who created Spotlight?+

Spotlight was created by Jean-Marc Chaillan and Loc Dong for Avon.

When was Spotlight released?+

Spotlight by Avon was launched in 2009 as a Eau de Toilette.

What fragrances are similar to Spotlight?+

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Spotlight by Avon is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Spotlight was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Marc Chaillan. Top notes are Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Freesia, Mimosa and Tuberose; base notes are White Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla. Avon chose Courtney Cox for face of their fragrance Spotlight which arrived on the market in April 2009. Cox says she is very happy to cooperate with the house she has known for her entire life. Perfume Spotlight was created in cooperation with Jean-Marc Chaillan (IFF)and it opens with luminous silver, mandarin and Italian bergamot. A heart incorporates white freesia, tuberose absolute and mimosa blossom, while a base includes cashmere, sandalwood, vetiver and white vanilla-musk. The fragrance is available as 50ml edt.