Shay & Blue London 2016 EDP

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English Cherry Blossom

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London English Cherry Blossom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Julie Massé. English Cherry Blossom opens with Cherry Blossom and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Sour Cherry, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Shay & Blue London's English Cherry Blossom carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag. While some find it a delightful, clean spring floral, others are utterly put off by its 'shampoo' or 'hairspray' vibe. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
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English Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Cherry Blossom50%
Heartas listed
Sour Cherry100%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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

Its moderate longevity and low sillage make it ideal for office wear, as it won't overpower. The fresh, clean profile is perfect for casual settings, though its delicate nature might be lost in formal or more energetic sporting scenarios.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Imagine a delicate drift of cherry blossom petals, dusted with a zesty flick of bergamot to open. It soon mellows into a surprisingly tart, juicy sour cherry heart, preventing it from becoming overly sweet or cloying. The whole affair is grounded by a subtle, understated woody base, keeping it light and airy, though some find it a touch too sheer, bordering on an ambiguous 'clean' scent rather than distinct woods.

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