Atkinsons 2013 EDT

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The British Bouquet

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Atkinsons The British Bouquet is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013. The British Bouquet opens with Citrus, Lemon, and Bitter Orange, and settles into a heart of Myrtle and Lavender. Atkinsons's The British Bouquet carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Skip British Bouquet. Although initial impressions are promising, with some identifying a refined, high-quality character, this scent is overwhelmingly criticised for its terrible performance. It's a fleeting fantasy that'll leave you underwhelmed and out of pocket. One for the bin, mate.
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  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Masculine
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The British Bouquet Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Given the poor longevity and sillage, British Bouquet is best suited to scenarios where a subtle skin scent is acceptable, like a quiet office environment or very casual wear. It's not assertive enough for formal occasions or dates, and the herbal/citrus profile isn't ideal for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A zesty opening of bitter orange and lemon invigorates the senses, quickly followed by a herbaceous heart of lavender and myrtle. It’s a clean and aromatic blend, though some pick up on an unexpected, almost green, vegetable-like nuance. The base struggles to hold its own, often becoming a mere skin scent quickly and leaving little more than a whisper of musk.

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