Shay & Blue London 2022 EDP

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Tonka Angelica

by Julie Massé

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Shay & Blue London Tonka Angelica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Julie Massé. Tonka Angelica settles into a heart of Angelica, Heliotrope, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean. Shay & Blue London's Tonka Angelica carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper oddball, no two ways about it. People are either getting elegant gourmand or, well, hospital and celery. It's a risk-taker for sure, not a blind buy unless you like a bit of a challenge.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
  • Soft
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Tonka Angelica Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Angelica33%
Heliotrope33%
Osmanthus33%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean100%

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and unique character make it a decent choice for an evening date, where its 'cuddle magnetic' quality shines without being overpowering. The divisive nature of its opening notes and its cozy, warm profile might be too distracting or intimate for office wear or formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Upon first spritz, a curious blend of musky sweetness and an unexpected savoury greenness emerges, thanks to the prominent angelica. As it settles, warm tonka bean and heliotrope deliver a creamy, powdery vanilla accord that's both comforting and slightly unusual. The osmanthus adds a delicate, fruity refinement, culminating in a soft amber and musky dry-down that lingers subtly on the skin.

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