Floris London 1994 EDT

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Bouvardia

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Floris London Bouvardia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994. Bouvardia settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Floris London's Bouvardia carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Floris Bouvardia is a forgotten gem, a sophisticated floral that's a world away from modern sickly-sweet offerings. It's a proper grown-up scent, making a confident statement without shouting.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Confident
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Bouvardia Eau de Toilette 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

Its warm spicy, white floral and floral composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant and warm character makes it perfect for formal events and date nights. While too rich for casual wear or sport, it's refined enough for office settings when applied lightly.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Floris London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Bouvardia opens with a rich, almost creamy warmth, immediately presenting a classic floral heart. Gardenia and jasmine weave together, never overwhelmingly sweet, but instead, beautifully balanced by the spice of clove and the green, slightly camphor hint of bay leaf. As it settles, the smooth, comforting embrace of sandalwood and a gentle vanilla emerge, grounding the opulent florals in a luxurious, lasting finish. The rose sits demurely, adding a soft, romantic touch to the overall sophisticated blend.

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