Estée Lauder 1978 EDP

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White Linen

by Sophia Grojsman

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Estée Lauder White Linen is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Sophia Grojsman. White Linen opens with Lemon, Peach, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Estée Lauder's White Linen carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

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
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White Linen 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., WATER\\AQUA\\EAU, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAKMOSS) EXTRACT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, FARNESOL, AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

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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