Blue Rush Intense by Avon bottle
Avon

Blue Rush Intense

4.0/5 · 108 votes Masculine 2008
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day100
Night61
Summer98
Spring70
Fall39
Winter17
Our take

Blue Rush Intense opens with a bright, almost fizzy burst of kiwi and clementine, the bergamot lending a tart edge that keeps it from tipping into sugary territory. That initial citrus-fruit rush settles quickly into a watery lavender and geranium heart, which feels less like a floral garden and more like the clean, soapy residue of a body wash after a cool shower. The base of vetiver, cedar, and sandalwood is present but whisper-thin, offering just enough woody structure to stop the scent from evaporating entirely within an hour. The overall character is that of a plastic bottle of tropical soda opened on a boardwalk bench, bright and refreshing for a moment, then gone before you finish the sip.

With sillage barely pushing a 2.7 and longevity hovering just above three, this is not a fragrance that announces or persists. It wears close to skin, and that is its honest honesty: a lightweight summer companion that asks nothing of the world. The sweet, aquatic-woody blend feels synthetic in a mass-market way, but for the price, that is an acceptable trade. It suits the man who wants a quick spritz before heading to the beach or the gym, someone who does not want to think about his scent after ten in the morning. Skip it if you expect compliments past lunch or need something for an evening out, because this juice fades into a ghost of cedar and not much else. Wear it on a hot July afternoon with a cotton shirt and the windows down, and enjoy the fleeting kiwi breeze while it lasts.

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