Bentley Fragrances 2020 EDP

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Silverlake

by Ane Ayo

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Bentley Fragrances Silverlake is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Ane Ayo. Silverlake opens with Lemon and Mint, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Lavender, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amberwood. Bentley Fragrances's Silverlake carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

If you're after that iconic Acqua di Gio vibe without shelling out for the original, Silverlake delivers. It's a crowd-pleasing freshie that punches above its weight, making it a firm favourite for many, despite a few grumbles about longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Relaxed
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Silverlake Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon56%
Mint44%
Heartas listed
Violet Leaf44%
Lavender33%
Pink Pepper22%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Amberwood43%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for gym, casual wear, and the office. While reviewers note decent longevity for the price, its moderate projection keeps it from being too overpowering for professional settings, yet it's still versatile enough for dates.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Silverlake opens with a cool, invigorating blast of mint and sharp lemon, a proper wake-up call. This quickly softens into a green, aromatic heart where violet leaf and lavender bring a smooth, slightly powdery elegance, given a subtle kick by pink pepper. The aquatic and ozonic facets keep it bright and airy, before a clean, musky amberwood base settles it onto the skin. It’s fresh, clean, and utterly inoffensive.

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Where to buy

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