Shay & Blue London 2015 EDP

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Framboise Noire

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Framboise Noire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Julie Massé. Framboise Noire opens with Red Fruits, Red Fruits, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Shay & Blue London's Framboise Noire carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper Marmite moment. Some folk reckon it's a luscious, dark berry dream, while others find the oud-berry combo a bit of a mess. Best try before you buy, as 'your mileage may vary' is an understatement here.
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Framboise Noire Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry38%
Red Fruits33%
Red Fruits29%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes60%
Musk40%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and distinct fruity-oud blend make it a bit much for the office. It's much better suited for evening wear and dates, where its 'sexy' and 'smouldering' qualities can shine without overwhelming.

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

Framboise Noire bursts open with a sweet, juicy hit of red berries and raspberry, reminiscent of a tart yet rich compote. This vibrant fruitiness swiftly softens into a woody heart, dominated by a sometimes controversial oud. The base settles into a comforting blend of musky, dark woods, grounding the initial sweetness with an earthy depth. It aims for a wine-like sophistication but can err on the side of sticky.

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