English Laundry 2021 EDP

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Armour

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English Laundry Armour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Armour opens with Lemon Zest and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. English Laundry's Armour carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget-friendly scent punches above its weight in aroma, but its staying power is a running gag. Expect to respray often if you want to keep that fresh, clean vibe going.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Armour 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

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive profile and moderate performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where you don't want to overpower. For dates or formal events, its subtlety might mean it gets lost in the crowd, though it's still a pleasant option.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil from Lemon Zest
  • Citrus Limon Peel Oil from Lemon Zest
  • 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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Armour opens with a zesty, invigorating burst of lemon and bergamot, immediately lifting your spirits. This bright introduction soon mellows into a refined floral heart, where soft rose and aromatic lavender are subtly blended with geranium. The dry-down brings a classic, masculine edge with an earthy blend of oakmoss and patchouli, underpinned by a clean musk, leaving a gentle and approachable trail.

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