Yardley London EDP

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Duchess

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Yardley London Duchess is an Eau de Parfum. Duchess opens with Grapefruit and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Yardley London's Duchess carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Duchess is a charming floral a bit out of time. If you like your scents unchallenging and leaning into classic femininity, this one's a gentle, pleasant companion for daily wear.
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Duchess 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Its citrus, white floral and patchouli composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive floral-citrus balance make it ideal for office and casual settings. While not bold enough for a statement formal event, it's a good choice for daytime socialising.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of grapefruit and mandarin, offering a lively and fresh introduction. This quickly mellows into a plush heart dominated by creamy tuberose and the soft, sweet lilt of lily of the valley, supported by exotic ylang-ylang. The base settles into a comforting, slightly earthy blend of patchouli, clean musk, a touch of amber warmth, and a whisper of vanilla, adding a touch of classic sophistication.

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