Yardley London 2017 EDP

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English Freesia Fragrance Mist

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Yardley London English Freesia Fragrance Mist is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. English Freesia Fragrance Mist opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Pepper, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. Yardley London's English Freesia Fragrance Mist carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least. This 'freesia' scent is a baffling citrus-pepper bomb for some, a delicate floral for others, and sadly, a ghost in the sillage machine for most. Definitely try before you buy, unless you like a gamble.
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English Freesia Fragrance Mist 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
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its poor longevity and light sillage make it suitable for close-quarters wear like the office or very casual outings, where it won't offend. However, for a date or formal event, it simply won't make enough of an impression.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

It opens with a zesty, almost lemonade-like burst of citrus from mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, sharpened by a surprising kick of pepper. This energetic start mellows into a faint, musky floral heart where lily of the valley and a ghostly freesia attempt to emerge. The experience floats on a sheer, woody base of sandalwood, amber, and a whisper of frankincense. It's an ephemeral journey, to put it mildly.

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