Perceive was first released by Avon in the late 1999 in the United Kingdom and I believe the rest of the world too, for women and has remained an ever popular fragrance ever since. Avon describes this perfume as ‘the feeling you get when sun warms your skin and love fills you heart’.
It comes in two sizes; 30mls and 50mls bottles and they cost £10.00 and £13.00 respectively. It is a positive smell, providing an air of confidence. I love the fragrance and use it daily at present. It is not too heavy and is reasonably priced as to be economical too. The smell of Perceive is floral, yet also woody. It is sensual, yet uplifting; providing the wearer with an air of calming, sophistication. It is ideal for women aged between twenty-five to mid forties, I think, but you need to judge for yourself.
The top notes for this fragrance are yellow freesia, and cape gardenia, combined with Damascus plum and pink dianthus. The base notes, which linger on the skin all day, are vanilla orchid and sandalwood. To complete the overall effect, Avon has also produced a range of body products including a body spray, moisturising bath and shower gel, moisturising body mousse and perfumed talc. This range of products is price very reasonably, starting from £2.00 - £3.00. You men are not left out, for a change! Avon has also brought out the Perceive for Men range, in late 2000, due to the popularity of Perceive. The after shave cost £10.00 for 100mls and there is also a body care range to complement the range, but that is another opinion! If after reading this opinion, you want to try this product but are still not sure of the smell, ask your local Avon representative for a free sample.
If you do buy it and then find that you really do not like the smell, bare in mind that Avon provide a full money back refund, even if you have already used the perfume. I really do not think you will want return it once you try Perceive. It is a lovely smell and great value for money as one-application lasts all day.