Shay & Blue London 2013 EDP

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Blood Oranges

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Blood Oranges is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Julie Massé. Blood Oranges opens with Blood Orange, settles into a heart of Leather, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. Shay & Blue London's Blood Oranges carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some say it's a photorealistic blood orange dream, others get industrial cleaner or an overwhelming leather hit. If you're after a sophisticated citrus with an edgy drydown, sample first and see if it sings on your skin.
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Blood Oranges Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blood Orange100%
Heartas listed
Leather100%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes38%
Musk34%
Amber28%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its initial freshness makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, though the later leather accord keeps it from being purely athletic. The moderate sillage and debate over longevity mean it can work in an office, but it might be too unique for formal events.

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

  • 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

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

Blood Oranges bursts open with a juicy, vibrant blood orange. This zesty top note gradually mellows, allowing a smooth, approachable leather heart to emerge, underpinned by warm woody notes, soft musk, and a hint of amber. It's a journey from sun-drenched orchards to a more grounded, sophisticated finish, though some find the citrus more fleeting than others.

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