Evyan 1945 EDP

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White Shoulders

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Evyan White Shoulders is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1945. White Shoulders opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, and Peach, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Evyan's White Shoulders carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

White Shoulders is a divisive classic. It's either an iconic, beautiful white floral with a vintage allure, or an "old lady" scent with an overpowering, synthetic edge. You'll either adore its soapy, clean bouquet or be utterly repulsed; there's little middle ground.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
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White Shoulders 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold floral profile means it can be a bit much for the office if oversprayed, but its clean, classic character makes it versatile. It's often associated with feminine elegance, suitable for both casual wear and more formal events, especially considering many wear it as a comforting, everyday 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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Step into a sun-drenched garden, where the air hums with the rich, creamy scent of gardenia, jasmine, and tuberose. A bright, fresh opening of peach and orange blossom cuts through, lifted by aldehydic sparkle. As it settles, tender lilac and iris emerge, softened by a powdery embrace. A subtle animalic civet note grounds the composition with a hint of warm sensuality, mellowing into a comforting base of sandalwood, musk, and amber.

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