The Merchant of Venice 2020 EDP

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My Pearls

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The Merchant of Venice My Pearls is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. My Pearls opens with Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Sylkolide, Mahonial, Cedar, and Sandalwood. The Merchant of Venice's My Pearls carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a clean-cut, soapy white floral that divides opinion. Fans love its creamy, fresh scent, hailing it as a mature Dove soap akin to Nivea cream. Detractors find it too sharp, headache-inducing, or reminiscent of old-fashioned talc.
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  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
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My Pearls Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, soapy profile and impressive longevity make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, especially after the initial sharpness subsides. However, some find it too potent, potentially making it less ideal for intimate formal settings or active sports.

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

About

My Pearls opens with a sharp, green burst of violet and redcurrant leaves, perked up by pink pepper. This quickly softens into a heart of creamy white florals, predominantly lily of the valley and a subtle rose, evoking a clean, powdery soapiness. It dries down to a warm, grounding base of sandalwood and cedar, with a soft tonka bean sweetness, leaving a long-lasting, comforting skin scent.

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