Imari
Impromptu
Avon 1985 Eau de Cologne

Version from 1985

Imari (1985) / Impromptu (Eau de Cologne) by Avon

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Imari (1985) / Impromptu (Eau de Cologne) (Avon)

6.7 / 10 24 Ratings

A perfume by Avon for women, released in 1985. The scent is woody-floral. The production was apparently discontinued.

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Main accords

Woody

Floral

Spicy

Resinous

Earthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Bergamot

Galbanum

Heart Notes

Lily of the valley

Orris root

Tuberose

Ylang-ylang

Base Notes

Amber

Cedar

Musk

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Ratings

Scent

6.724 Ratings

Longevity

6.416 Ratings

Sillage

7.017 Ratings

Bottle

5.127 Ratings

Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 14.11.2023.

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/21/2013

5
Bottle 5
Sillage 7.5
Longevity 8
Scent

Sorceress
213 Reviews

Sorceress

Helpful Review 3

Imari-Sulty, Elegant, Seductive

After a few seconds of the aldehyde blitz, the oriental spices announce themselves. There is a slight resiny bitterness mixed with a hint of bergamot, reminiscent of a cup of China Black tea. Sandalwood and cedar give appreciative woody notes along with musky vanilla in the dry down.
With the vintage, you must wait for Imari to work its magic. After a bit, Imari rewards you with an incense-like aroma that surrounds you. There's a reason it's been around for over twenty years.
If you can get an older bottle, do so, there is a difference. Regardless, this is a strong, sultry perfume that comes back at you when you least expect it. Imari can be soft when worn at the pulse points. It can be elegant. An Avon perfume that has stood the test of time. It is seductive and more of a night perfume. Best used in the cooler weather. Lasts a few hours and sillage is good.
Imari is not one to sprayed without thought unless you want your perfume to introduce you. Wear it sparingly for a beautiful effect.
Imari is not a mind-blowing knock your socks off scent by any means. It's a good scent to wear to the office, around other people in the colder weather, or if you'd like a lighter dose of an incense perfume.
Vintage Imari opens with resiny notes that embrace musky tones. Mild woods envelope and bring it together. The beautiful saving grace of Imari happens about four hours later. It gets stronger on your skin and turns into a heavier incense. You'll be surprised, especially if you spray it on a piece of clothing. In Imari's case, the beginning is not like the ending at all.
My review is for two vintages, one dated 1992 and the other dated 1995. For a very inexpensive Avon offering that one can purchase for a few bucks, this is a good choice.

02/05/2012

7.5
Sillage 5
Longevity 5
Scent

Missk
1165 Reviews

Missk

Helpful Review 2

Classic 80's by Avon

I'm not surprised that Imari is a scent from the 80's. Scents back then were intended to be intense, lasting and rich.

The powdery aldehydes are dominant from the very beginning. However, they are not sharp since the spices and resinous, bitter galbanum balance out the chemical-like quality that aldehydes sometimes portray.

I can't say that Imari is particularly unique seeming that there was a huge trend for aldehydes during the 70's and 80's, therefore there are many fragrances that smell similar. However, there is something truly likable about Imari.

It is true that this fragrance is likely to appeal to the more mature woman, although it must be said that as a young woman in my early 20's, this fragrance could be worn easily by anyone of any age, including myself.

Imari isn't very sweet or flowery, to my nose it is mostly musky, clean, warm and powdery. It is one scent that really should be applied in small quantities, seeming that I made a mistake when I first wore it, of spraying way too much and smelling like a harsh overdose of talcum powder.

Unfortunately the lasting power wasn't very impressive for me, lasting no longer than 3 hours, which was a huge disappointment. I only wish that Avon produced more fragrances that last as well as smell good.

01/05/2012

7.5
Longevity 7
Scent

Anup
18 Reviews

Anup

Helpful Review 1

Not a huge fan, but i must appreciate it

I'm sure we can all agree that this particular fragrance has Chypre Dna in it's bones. An odd release for Avon considering the year was 1985. At that point in time i was under the impression that perfume houses had moved more towards Florientals and Chypre/Oriental hybrids. Regardless of it's pedigree, this scent continues to turn heads, for better or for worse.

Imari starts with a sticky herbal paired with an extremely old fashioned aldehyde. The type of opening found in fragrances of the 60's and 70's. I think the opening, being the most prominent part of the whole fragrance, is what confuses me the most about this fragrance. There is also a shrouded sort of woody fruit smell, that is very strange because it also comes off quite whimsical.

To those who are fairly new to perfumes this scent is going to smell of old woman and with that in mind if you're new to scent, stay away from this. With slightly more experienced noses, this will be appreciated and understood for what it is. An awesome Chypre Floriental/thing that needs to be in every perfume-enthusiasts collection eventually.

01/30/2012

2.5
Bottle 10
Sillage 5
Longevity 8
Scent

Lola82
362 Reviews

Lola82

Imari

Imari is it Ambiguous or Androgymous? everyone has there own interpretation of what the mind preceives of what a scent should be, She is neither Girlish nor Womanly, Imari avoids the sweet naivete of candy notes and airy florals She is a deep and worldy Woman who takes no nonsense nor sugar-coateed Sentiment from no one.

The Scent of Imari opens with the note of Aldehydes dry and musty like dust on old leatherbound book forgotten from age then dries with Irises gives off A metallic smell like freshly carved ivory Piano Keys newly played while the thinly covered dust float slavishly in tune to the music under the beams from a Venetian blinds in the Early Morning light,

Imari dries Warm and Spicy due to the presence of Incense descreert enough not to overpower yet definde to make it's presence known, The incense note is also a thinly Disguised metaphore of Dimly lit
street filled with rustic stores of exotic antiques and old Opium Dens
and a Pagoda that silently hides between the house of vices incense burns quietly thoughout the night with the scent of sandalwood add to the nocturnal side of Imari.

The Note of Musk starts the Finishing of Imari very prominate it seemed to drown out the other notes ie
Vanilla amber and ceder But the Sandalwood holds it's own and adds a fiery woodish twist to Imari The Musk IMHO is my favotite note It has a Mannish quality and make the scent a bit Androgymous almost masculine if you left out the Tuberose A Man can wear can wear this, So what is the question Is it Ambigious or Androgymous My Answer whould Be mostly Androgymous it's Blurs the line of Feminine and Masculine,

My Final verdict This is not a scent for young Girls it's a scent for a confident Independent woman who knows what she wants out of life and aware of her Sexuality and know how to use it.

11/14/2023

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

MrsGuerlain
289 Reviews

MrsGuerlain

Delicate comfort

Such pleasure. Such comfort. This perfume is so wonderful to wear. With a creamy, spicy and sweet expression this has been my companion on a lot of cold, dark days. It is perfect for a winter’s morning with a sharpness in the air and lack of humidity. Beautiful on a rainy day when you try to squeeze yourself into your jacket for shelter. Lovely for a walk in the woods in the early fall. Imari suits lots of scenarios.
The mix of base notes is what I get the most in this. I do smell ylang-ylang - just not every time. I do smell bergamot- some days. And I do get the orris root - every now and then. The base, however, is always there. Imari is not a long lasting experience and it stays close to your skin. But I consider this one of the best Avons I have.
The bottle is very 80s. With resemblances to Max Factor’s Le Jardin bottle it is so much an image of my teens. I did not have Imari. I wore, among others, Le Jardin. Had I lived in the US, it would most likely have been the other way round. My warmest recommendations for this wonderful fragrance. Go try it. It will not disappoint you.
126/365