Crabtree & Evelyn 1985 EDT

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Nantucket Briar

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Crabtree & Evelyn Nantucket Briar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1985. Nantucket Briar opens with Green Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Crabtree & Evelyn's Nantucket Briar carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Nantucket Briar is an 80s classic that inspires fierce devotion and nostalgic pangs from its loyal fanbase, particularly after Crabtree & Evelyn's controversial rebranding. Expect a warm, inviting charm that divides opinion - some find it old-fashioned and soapy, others a uniquely clean, comforting, and sophisticated scent.
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  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Nantucket Briar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Green Notes50%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Vanilla50%

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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and clean, comforting character make it suitable for casual wear and less formal office settings. While some find it appropriate for dates, its classic feel might be too casual for very formal events, and it's definitely not a sporty scent.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Nantucket Briar opens with a bright, zesty whisper of bergamot and green notes, quickly softened by a powdery rose. This floral heart is embraced by a comforting blanket of amber and creamy vanilla, creating a clean yet warm aura. It settles into a delicate, slightly spicy, and musky dry-down, reminiscent of a comforting hug or a brisk coastal walk.

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