Today Avon

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2004

At a glance

Is Today Avon worth trying?

Today by Avon is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
white floral, floral, tuberose with Freesia, Cactus, Stephanotis

The first impression

Today by Avon is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Today was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Freesia, Cactus and Stephanotis; middle notes are Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Hibiscus, Strelitzia and Buddleia; base notes are Musk, Water Notes, Woody Notes, Cedar and Rose. This perfume is the winner of award FiFi Award Fragrance Of The Year Women`s Private Label 2005.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%
floral 85%
tuberose 70%
green 60%
animalic 50%
musky 40%
citrus 35%

The perfumer behind it

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp is a renowned French perfumer and a master at Grasse, best known for co-founding the fragrance house Akro. His style balances rich gourmand notes with elegant floral compositions, often highlighting unexpected contrasts. Representative works include the cocoa-infused Rose Cocoa Aerin and the vibrant, sunlit Tuberose Le Jour Aerin, as well as Akro’s Bake, which captures the scent of a lemon tart. Cresp’s influence is widely felt through his pioneering use of edible accords in fine fragrance.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Freesia Freesia
Cactus Cactus
Stephanotis Stephanotis

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Tuberose Tuberose
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Hibiscus Hibiscus
Strelitzia Strelitzia
Buddleia Buddleia

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Water Notes Water Notes
Woody Notes Woody Notes
Cedar Cedar
Rose Rose

The mood it creates

The Innocent Archetype: Portrait of Today Avon

Essence

Today embodies the Innocent archetype, a fragrance of optimism and renewal. The freesia and cactus top notes burst with fresh energy, while the aquatic and musky base provides gentle grounding. This is a scent for women who approach each day as a blank page, finding wonder in ordinary moments.

The tuberose and orange blossom heart adds a touch of romanticism without losing the fragrance's essential lightness. Like the Innocent, they believe in goodness as a default setting, their positivity acting as both armor and invitation. The green accords reflect their connection to nature's simple pleasures.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor effortless style-sundresses, ballet flats, and minimal makeup that enhances rather than transforms. The cactus note's subtle sharpness adds interest to their otherwise soft aesthetic, much like their occasional witty remarks enliven their generally sweet demeanor.

Their spaces are airy and uncluttered, with plenty of natural light. The water notes in the base resonate in their love of clear surfaces and soothing color palettes, creating environments that feel both fresh and serene.

Philosophy & Values

They live by the mantra that today is a gift-hence the name. The freesia's brightness mirrors their belief in focusing on the present, while the woody cedar base shows their quiet resilience. They value authenticity above all, the citrus and green accords reflecting their dislike of pretense.

Their optimism isn't naive; it's a conscious choice. The musk in the drydown suggests they understand life's complexities but refuse to be defined by them. The moderate sillage indicates they influence others through example rather than persuasion.

Relationships

They attract people who crave lightness in a heavy world. Romantic partners appreciate their ability to find joy in small things, though some may mistake their kindness for fragility. The orange blossom's sweetness hints at a tender heart, while the water notes show their emotional adaptability.

Friendships are easy and uncomplicated. Their social circles are wide rather than deep, the floral bouquet reflecting their ability to get along with diverse personalities. Yet the strelitzia note suggests they have a quietly exotic side that surprises those who look closely.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with sunlight and gratitude practices. Their work often involves helping professions-teaching, nursing, or creative fields that uplift others. The office-appropriate nature of the scent suits their professional life, where they're valued for their reliability and sunny disposition.

Weekends find them at farmers' markets, picnics, or volunteering. Even mundane errands feel like adventures, the hibiscus note in the heart reminding them to seek beauty everywhere. The FiFi award nods to their understated excellence.

Shadow

Their positivity can become a shield, avoiding necessary confrontations. The cactus's prickliness suggests buried frustrations that occasionally surface. They risk being taken advantage of, their trusting nature mistaken for gullibility.

At their worst, they may spiritualize pain rather than process it, the water notes threatening to dilute their emotional depth. The animalic musk warns against repressing their more complex instincts in service of maintaining a pleasant facade.

Conclusion

Today is the scent of mindful joy. Like the freesia opening to morning light, it celebrates the present without denying life's shadows. This fragrance is for the woman who understands that innocence isn't ignorance-it's the courage to meet each day with an open heart.