Yardley London 2019 EDT

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Elegant Iris

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Yardley London Elegant Iris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019. Elegant Iris opens with Red Fruits, Daisy, and Green Notes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Yardley London's Elegant Iris carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is Iris for the uninitiated; a bracing, clean take on the classic floral that smells distinctly English. Don't expect any deep complexity, just an inoffensive, everyday wear for those brighter mornings. A solid choice for anyone dabbling in iris who wants a reliable, fresh scent.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Powdery
  • Luxurious
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Elegant Iris Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes42%
Red Fruits33%
Daisy25%
Heartas listed
Iris33%
Freesia27%
Jasmine23%
Rose17%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Woody Notes50%

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

This scent is described as inoffensive and an 'everyday' fragrance, making it perfectly suited for office and casual wear. Its fresh and bracing qualities also make it a good fit for sport, while its subtle elegance allows for more formal settings, though perhaps not for a big night out.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Elegant Iris opens with an invigorating burst of green freshness and a subtle hint of red berries, quickly transitioning to its vibrant floral heart. Here, the star iris note is beautifully blended with the sweet, ethereal touch of freesia and the classic romance of rose and jasmine. The base is a gentle, comforting bed of woody notes and warm amber, adding a touch of understated sophistication to this bright composition. The overall impression is clean, slightly powdery, and remarkably uplifting.

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