The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Wish of Luck arrived as the fourth entry in Avon's Wish collection, following Wish of Love, Wish of Happiness, and Wish of Peace. The naming convention was deliberate: each fragrance in the line corresponded to an emotional aspiration, a feeling you could carry with you. Wish of Luck continued that tradition, translating the idea of good fortune into something you could smell. For a brand built on accessibility and direct-to-door trust, the fragrance had to feel like something a neighbor would hand you and say 'this one might work for you.' Not a statement. An offering.
What makes Wish of Luck work is that it knows what it is. The green apple and citrus opening is immediate and bright, that sharp fruit note that hits first and clears the air. Cyclamen brings a slightly metallic green-floral quality that most people don't consciously register but affects how the composition feels. Water lily adds a cool aquatic stillness that keeps things from getting too sweet. Cassia, related to cinnamon but softer, with a warm spice that bridges to the base, is the quiet structural piece that holds the transition together. The synthetic-fruity label from enthusiasts isn't a criticism here.
The evolution
The opening is where this fragrance does its best work. Green apple arrives crisp and immediate, that sharp, almost crunchy bite. Citrus brightens the edges. For the first part of the wear you're in the fruitiest, most animated phase. Then the hand-off happens: cyclamen and water lily take over, and the composition shifts from bright to calm. This transition is smooth but noticeable, it's the moment the fragrance stops trying so hard. The base is where things get personal. Musk becomes the dominant force, with vanilla adding a warm, skin-like sweetness that lingers close. Woody notes provide subtle structure underneath. After a few hours, you're left with a quiet musky warmth that stays intimate. The sillage is modest, it stays close to the skin rather than projecting outward. It doesn't fill a room. It doesn't need to.
Cultural impact
Wish of Luck occupies a specific space in the fragrance landscape: the honest, approachable scent that doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Its synthetic-fruity character is part of the appeal, a clean, bright quality that reads as modern rather than artificial. For those who want fragrance without commitment, it delivers exactly what's promised.
