What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and green. Galbanum and green notes at the top, buddleia and freesia in the middle and apricot and bitter almond at the base.
- Came out
- 1969
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bird of Paradise notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Avon Bird of Paradise EDC in detail
Avon is the house behind Bird of Paradise EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by green and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and green smells and notes like buddleia and apricot. Less obvious notes include orchid, smoke and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
What Bird of Paradise costs
The usual price in Europe is about €2. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Cacharel Noa and Calvin Klein Ck Be.
Other Avon perfumes
The house has 206 perfumes here, led by Absolute By Elite Gentleman, Far Away Beyond The Moon and Far Away Glamour.
Best season for Bird of Paradise
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Calvin Klein Ck Be.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Bird of Paradise dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Cacharel Noa (4 shared notes), Calvin Klein Ck Be (4 shared notes), Nasomatto Black Afgano (4 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy (4 shared notes).
More questions
When did Bird of Paradise come out?
It came out in 1969.
Can men wear Bird of Paradise?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.