Estée Lauder 1978 Edp

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White Linen

by Sophia Grojsman

Estée Lauder White Linen is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Sophia Grojsman. The fragrance opens with Peach, Aldehydes, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Lily Of The Valley, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on White Linen: Acquired

Divisive, polarising, and a victim of reformulation woes, White Linen in its original glory is a sparkling, clean aldehydic floral that smells like expensive soap and crisp fabric. The modern version? Might be a bit of a chemical mess.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Bright
  • Calm
White Linen Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 30%
Fruity 8%
Green 6%
Sweet 24%
Warm 6%
Woody 14%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 23%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
Fresh
85%
Woody
83%
Aldehydic
81%
Earthy
72%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 48% Lemon 28% Peach 24%

Heart Notes

Hyacinth 10% Carnation 10% Lily Of The Valley 10% Rose 9% Lilac 9% Iris 9% Jasmine 9% Orris 9% Violet 9% Ylang-Ylang 8% Orchid 8%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 15% Vetiver 14% Cedar 12% Sandalwood 12% Benzoin 12% Honey 12% Amber 12% Tonka Bean 11%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sharp, clean, and fresh profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, evoking a sense of effortless polish. While some find it too 'old-fashioned' for dates, its sophisticated character can still work for more formal daytime events. The strong aldehydic opening and lasting power might be a bit much for sport.

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An assertive blast of aldehydes and bright lemon greets you, quickly softened by a delicate peach fuzz. The heart unfurls into a magnificent bouquet of white florals including rose, lily-of-the-valley, and iris, imparting a pristine, soapy cleanliness. This airy freshness eventually settles into a sophisticated base of oakmoss, vetiver, and a touch of warm honey and sandalwood, grounding the bright floralacy with a woody, earthy depth.

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