Yardley London 1976 EDT

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Chique

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Yardley London Chique is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1976. Chique opens with Fruity Notes, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss. Yardley London's Chique carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Chique is a proper time capsule, transporting you straight back to the 70s. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following; not for the faint of heart, but undeniably sophisticated and unique. If you're after a modern, light fragrance, steer clear. If you crave vintage depth, this is your jam.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Chique Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes33%
Lemon33%
Orange33%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes100%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss100%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

Its potent oakmoss and strong projection make it less suitable for the office. However, its sophisticated and bold character, referenced by many as a 'Chypre Floral' and 'classy', lends itself well to date nights and formal events. The strong, lasting performance means a little goes a long way.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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 Yardley London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Chique opens with a powerful, almost bracing mossy and earthy hit that's interwoven with a sharp, bright citrus blast of lemon and orange. This quickly deepens into a rich, complex heart where verdant oakmoss reigns supreme, softened slightly by subtle floral notes and an undercurrent of ripe, dark fruits. The dry down retains that signature mossy intensity, leaving a confident, lasting trail that evokes both nature and old-school glamour.

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