Yardley London 2019 EDT

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Luxe Gardenia

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Yardley London Luxe Gardenia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019. Luxe Gardenia opens with Salt, Bergamot, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Gardenia, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Yardley London's Luxe Gardenia carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral. Some find it a clean, creamy office-friendly scent, while others recoil, comparing it to hairspray. It's affordable, so if you're curious about a budget gardenia, it might be worth a punt, but proceed with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
  • Luxurious
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Luxe Gardenia Eau de Toilette 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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on white floral, lactonic and coconut - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Its soft projection and clean floral character make it well-suited for office environments, as noted by community reviews. It's less ideal for formal events or sports, where something bolder or fresher might be preferred.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Luxe Gardenia opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, quickly softened by a touch of salty coconut. The heart blooms into a creamy, lush white floral bouquet, with gardenia, magnolia, and frangipani at the forefront, rounded out by a hint of orange blossom. It settles into a warm, gently sweet base of amber and vanilla, maintaining its floral creaminess throughout. It's a blend of tropical luminosity and classic floral elegance.

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Where to buy

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