Floris London 1890 EDT

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Special 127

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Floris London Special 127 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1890. Special 127 opens with Bergamot, Orange, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Floris London's Special 127 carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive yet historically significant citrus aromatic. Some find it a timeless, clean barbershop classic, worthy of Churchill. Others detect a dated, overly soapy quality, likening it to bathroom cleaner. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but undeniably carries a certain vintage charm.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
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Special 127 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

The fresh and clean citrus-aromatic profile makes it excellent for casual wear or sport. Its subtle projection makes it non-offensive for the office, while its classic barbershop vibe offers a touch of formality. It's perhaps too understated for a bold date night 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a zesty, invigorating burst of bergamot and orange, sharpened by petitgrain and lavender. The heart unfolds with a floral medley of rose, neroli, and geranium, subtly sweetened by ylang-ylang. It settles into a clean, musky base with a hint of earthy patchouli, retaining a fresh, soapy character throughout. It's a bright, aromatic composition with a distinctly old-world feel.

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