Yardley London 2015 EDT

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Lily of the Valley

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Yardley London Lily of the Valley is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Lily of the Valley opens with Pear, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk. Yardley London's Lily of the Valley carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This Yardley Lily of the Valley is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some swear it's the real deal, a natural, clean lily of the valley for a great price. Others reckon it's a weak, synthetic mess that doesn't smell like the flower at all. Tread carefully.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Soft
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Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear100%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley66%
Freesia34%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for casual wear or the office, where it won't overpower. The generally weak longevity, which many reviewers note, reduces its suitability for longer events like dates or formal occasions, while its green freshness could work for light activity.

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

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 fleeting burst of watery pear, quickly giving way to the star of the show: lily of the valley. This crisp white floral is entwined with sweet, airy freesia, creating a clean, green aroma with a distinctive soapy edge. A subtle musky dry-down lingers, completing this light, floral experience.

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