Crabtree & Evelyn 2012 EDT

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Himalayan Blue

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Crabtree & Evelyn Himalayan Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Himalayan Blue opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Rose, Champaca, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Crabtree & Evelyn's Himalayan Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Himalayan Blue is a divisive scent that's either a uniquely tranquil tea experience or a forgettable disappointment. If you're after something genuinely different and enjoy tea-centric fragrances, it's worth a sniff, but bypass if you're chasing the hand cream's magic.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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Himalayan Blue 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This EDT is often described as subtle and close-wearing, making it perfect for office environments or casual wear. Its unique tea and citrus profile, though, isn't typically suited for formal events or romantic dates, despite some noting it's refreshing for warm weather 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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Himalayan Blue opens with a brisk, zesty burst of petitgrain, lemon, and mandarin, quickly leading into a sophisticated heart of aromatic tea and delicate rose, spiced gently with ginger and pink pepper. The fragrance settles into a serene base of soft leather, grounding sandalwood, and a whisper of earthy patchouli, creating a unique fresh-spicy character.

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