Bella Freud 2016 EDP

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Close To My Heart

by Azzi Glasser

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Bella Freud Close To My Heart is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Azzi Glasser. Close To My Heart opens with Neroli and Tuberose, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oud, and Patchouli. Bella Freud's Close To My Heart carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A tuberose and neroli floral with a sweet, woody dry-down; some wearers find it powerful, while bottle age complicates a few negative reports.
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  • Tuberose
  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Strong
  • Vintage
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Close To My Heart Eau de Parfum 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

The floral, sweet and woody facets do not point clearly to a single season.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Its expressive floral opening makes an impression without tying the scent to one occasion.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Close To My Heart is a 50 ml Eau de Parfum from Bella Freud's earlier fragrance collection. Tuberose, neroli, jasmine and Rose de Mai shape its floral centre. Patchouli, moss, sandalwood, black musk and oud bring a sweet, woody depth as it settles. The composition combines a bright white-floral opening with a fuller, darker finish. The tuberose and neroli can feel vivid and expressive, with some wearers describing a sweet or bubblegum edge. The woods and musk soften the florals later, though individual experiences vary. Some describe strong presence, while a few negative impressions involve older bottles, where age and storage may affect the scent. Close To My Heart is no longer offered in the brand's fragrance shop. Its withdrawal date is not established, so this entry preserves it as a legacy fragrance rather than suggesting it is currently for sale. Availability through other sellers may vary. The fragrance suits people who enjoy a noticeable floral with a warm woody base. Its tuberose and neroli stay prominent, while oud and sandalwood give the composition a deeper, more tactile character.

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