Shay & Blue London 2019 EDP

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Blackberry Woods

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Blackberry Woods is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Julie Massé. Blackberry Woods opens with Blackberry, settles into a heart of Petitgrain and Neroli, and dries down to a base of Cypress. Shay & Blue London's Blackberry Woods carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive scent: some find it a delightful, subtle fruity-woody blend for everyday wear, while others are hit with a synthetic, headache-inducing sweetness. If you're after 'beast mode' performance, jog on.
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Blackberry Woods Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackberry100%
Heartas listed
Petitgrain51%
Neroli49%
Baseas listed
Cypress100%

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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and short-lived nature make it suitable for office wear, though some find it too sweet. It's an ideal casual scent, perfect for daytime or warmer weather, but lacks the intensity or sophistication desired for formal events or a hot date.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

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About

Blackberry Woods opens with a burst of sweet, juicy blackberry, almost jammy, before giving way to the zesty, slightly green nuances of neroli and petitgrain. The base anchors the fruitiness with a cool, aromatic cypress, conjuring images of damp forest floors and wild berries. It's a fresh take on fruity, with a subtle woody backbone.

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