Shay & Blue London 2023 EDP

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Melrose Apple Blossom

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Melrose Apple Blossom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Julie Massé. Melrose Apple Blossom opens with Floral Notes, settles into a heart of Salt, Candy Apple, and Bamboo, and dries down to a base of Amber. Shay & Blue London's Melrose Apple Blossom carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a surprising charmer. Opens with a blast of floral freshness before settling into a deliciously crisp, salted candy apple. It's unique, uplifting, and proves that sometimes, unexpected combinations truly shine.
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Melrose Apple Blossom Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Floral Notes100%
Heartas listed
Bamboo35%
Candy Apple35%
Salt29%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate performance and fresh, uplifting character make it perfect for casual wear and suitable for sporty activities or a non-distracting office scent. It's a bit too playful for formal events but could work for a relaxed daytime date.

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

Opens with a vibrant, airy burst of apple blossoms, quickly joined by an intriguing, almost tart, lemon bamboo. The heart reveals a delightful salted candy apple, maintaining a crisp, authentic apple note without veering into cloying sweetness. The base is an innovative 'chilled' amber that lends a cool, fresh grounding rather than traditional warmth, leaving a gently sweet, green, and floral trail.

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