Betty Barclay 2008 EDT

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Betty Barclay Woman No 1

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Betty Barclay Betty Barclay Woman No 1 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. Betty Barclay Woman No 1 opens with Red Fruits, Orange, Neroli, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Peony, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Betty Barclay's Betty Barclay Woman No 1 carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A sweet, fruity everyday reach that's surprisingly divisive for such a 'nice' scent. Some find it a quiet charmer, others a bit forgettable. It's a low-risk blind buy, but don't expect a revelation.
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  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Youthful
  • Elegant
  • Soft
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Betty Barclay Woman No 1 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 Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its intimate sillage and weak longevity make it perfect for casual, everyday wear where you don't want to overwhelm. It's also suitable for the office or sport thanks to its fresh, light character, but likely too subtle for formal events or date nights.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It opens with a bright, juicy burst of red fruits and orange, given a subtle green lift by neroli. The heart blossoms into a soft, floral blend of jasmine and peony, rounded out by the gentle sweetness of apricot. As it dries down, a comforting base of musk and vanilla emerges, warmed by a touch of amber, leaving a clean, subtly sweet trail.

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