Yardley London 2016 EDP

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English Blazer Red

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Yardley London English Blazer Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. English Blazer Red opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Nutmeg, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Leather and Cedar. Yardley London's English Blazer Red carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Skip this one. It's a cheap, synthetic mess that tries to do too much and fails at all of it. Save your cash for something decent.
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  • Cheap
  • Synthetic
  • Unpleasant
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English Blazer Red Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon54%
Bergamot46%
Heartas listed
Nutmeg38%
Cardamom31%
Ginger31%
Baseas listed
Leather67%
Cedar33%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

Its leather, citrus and fresh spicy composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Its harsh, synthetic nature and poor blending make it unsuitable for most settings. It lacks the refinement for formal wear and the freshness for sport, falling flat even in casual scenarios.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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About

Yardley English Blazer Red kicks off with a sharp, synthetic citrus burst of bergamot and lemon that's more cleaning product than perfume. It quickly swerves into a muddled spiced heart with an irritating cardamom and ginger blend, offering no real warmth or sophistication. The dry-down is an unconvincing, plasticky leather note backed by a vague cedar, leaving a cheap, animalic tang that clings unpleasantly.

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