Shay & Blue London 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Black Tulip

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Black Tulip is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Julie Massé. Black Tulip opens with Cyclamen and Snowdrops, settles into a heart of Tulip and Plum, and dries down to a base of White Chocolate and Woody Notes. Shay & Blue London's Black Tulip carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Black Tulip is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a luscious plum and white chocolate dream, a sexy gourmand guaranteed to bag compliments. For others, it's a sickly sweet, medicinal headache in a bottle. Best sample before you splurge.
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Black Tulip Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cyclamen50%
Snowdrops50%
Heartas listed
Plum61%
Tulip39%
Baseas listed
White Chocolate58%
Woody Notes42%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and rich gourmand nature, coupled with reports of good longevity and projection, make it quite cloying for an office or sport setting. However, its 'sexy' and 'yummy' appeal positions it well for evenings out or casual wear, particularly in cooler weather.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Vegan Brand-stated Shay & Blue London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Black Tulip opens with an unexpected flourish of dewy cyclamen and snowdrop, quickly giving way to the star of the show: a rich, dark plum. This juicy fruitiness deepens with a woody undercurrent before softening into a creamy, comforting white chocolate base. It’s sweet, fruity, and distinctly gourmand, yet retains a certain botanical intrigue from its floral top and heart.

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