Yardley London 1952 EDP

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Flair

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Yardley London Flair is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1952. Flair opens with Bergamot and Lily, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Yardley London's Flair carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't just perfume; it's a statement. Flaunt a bold, classic floral chypre that refuses to be ignored, even if some find its vintage grandeur a bit much for modern tastes.
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  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
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Flair Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lily67%
Bergamot33%
Heartas listed
Gardenia37%
Rose37%
Jasmine26%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss50%
Patchouli50%

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
Also Works:
Spring

Its white floral, earthy and mossy composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its vintage, bold floral-chypre profile makes it generally unsuitable for casual or office wear, where it might overwhelm. It truly shines for formal events and date nights, where its luxurious and sophisticated character can be properly appreciated.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Yardley London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Opens with a bright, crisp flash of bergamot and a heady lily, quickly moving into a rich, decadent heart where jasmine and gardenia intertwine with plush rose. The sophisticated dry-down features deep, earthy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a classic chypre backbone. This isn't a shy floral, it's a full-bodied, complex aroma with an animalic whisper that adds a touch of untamed elegance.

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