Shay & Blue London 2014 EDP

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Salt Caramel

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Salt Caramel is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Julie Massé. Salt Caramel opens with Salt and Caramel, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Shay & Blue London's Salt Caramel carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive marvel. You'll either get delicious, buttery salted caramel popcorn and love it, or it'll go full-on cat pee and you'll run for the hills. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
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  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Sensual
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Salt Caramel Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Caramel50%
Salt50%
Heartas listed
Tonka Bean100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With its strong, gourmand profile and impressive longevity, Salt Caramel is too assertive for office wear, risk smelling like a snack bar. It's perfectly suited for casual outings or a playful date, offering a comforting and inviting aura. Its food-like nature and intensity make it unsuitable for formal events or exercise.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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 indulging in a warm, gooey salted caramel dessert, rich with sweet tonka bean and a hint of warm, creamy sandalwood. The sweetness is balanced by a distinct salty edge, evoking a sense of marine air and deep, toasted sugar. This scent is an unapologetic gourmand with a surprising woody depth in its dry down.

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