Yardley London 1992 EDT

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Yardley Original

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Yardley London Yardley Original is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1992. Yardley Original opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cinnamon and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Patchouli. Yardley London's Yardley Original carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This much-loved classic has a loyal fanbase, but a controversial reformulation means Yardley Original now divides opinion. Many still adore its nostalgic charm and unbeatable value, while others lament the loss of its former glory.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
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Yardley Original Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot52%
Mandarin48%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon50%
Lemon Verbena50%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes38%
Amber35%
Patchouli27%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not a powerhouse for dates, its clean and sophisticated profile works well for casual daytime wear and could be appropriate for semi-formal events.

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

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

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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

Yardley Original opens with a bright and zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly joined by the herbaceous quality of lemon verbena. As it settles, a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon emerges, leading into a woody and amber base with earthy patchouli creating a timeless, rich finish. It's a sweet, spicy citrus with an ambery depth that evokes a refined, classic British charm.

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