Shay & Blue London 2018 EDP

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Mermaid Kisses

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Mermaid Kisses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Julie Massé. Mermaid Kisses opens with Melon, settles into a heart of Water Lily, and dries down to a base of Apple and Pear. Shay & Blue London's Mermaid Kisses carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive doesn't even cut it. This is a notorious scrubber, universally panned for its artificiality and unpleasant scent profile. If burnt plastic and bleach are your thing, crack on. Otherwise, give it a wide berth.
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  • Edgy
  • Unpleasant
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Mermaid Kisses Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Melon100%
Heartas listed
Water Lily100%
Baseas listed
Apple50%
Pear50%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Given the overwhelming negative sentiment and descriptions of this fragrance as 'revolting' and 'unpleasant smelling', it's entirely unsuitable for any occasion. Wearing this would likely offend those around you rather than enhance an experience.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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About

Imagine a watery, artificial blast of synthetic fruit hitting you right between the eyes. It's meant to evoke melon and apple, with a hint of delicate water lily in the background, but what you get is more akin to cheap shampoo or, worse, something vaguely burnt and plastic-like. The aquatic and fresh accords are overshadowed by a cloying, almost chemical sweetness.

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