The Perfume Library

144 perfumes

Citrus - Wood / Citrus & Wood

Yardley · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Yardley Citrus - Wood / Citrus & Wood is a fresh, woody fragrance for men, pairing the brightness of bergamot and lime with the dry, earthy tones of oakmoss, vetiver and cedar. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and spring, and fewer pick summer or winter. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and reads as masculine and classic. It opens with a citrus, green and spicy character: Elemi resin, bergamot and lime come first. In the heart, oakmoss, black pepper and birch push the scent towards earthy and green. The base of cedar, sandalwood, vetiver and ambergris sets a woody foundation. Creed Original Vetiver and Cartier Déclaration Essence have a close profile.

English Rose (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yardley English Rose is a fresh, green floral led by citrus and rose, presented as a women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and classic, with some calling it modern. The top has citrus and rose, while the heart holds magnolia, rosebud, violet, blackcurrant and woody notes. Patchouli and musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral, a little green and fruity. Yardley English Dahlia (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Purple Amethyst (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Flora Jade / Jade

7.8

Yardley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yardley Flora Jade / Jade is a fresh, green and floral women's scent that opens on bergamot, galbanum and peach. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: not heavy, and felt mostly close by. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office are the settings named most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it modern. The top pairs the citrus of bergamot with the green bite of galbanum and the soft fruit of peach. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and iris is floral and powdery. The base of patchouli, moss and sandalwood leaves a woody, chypre-like footing. Estēe Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss and Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet have a close profile.

Lily of the Valley (1980)

7.5

Yardley · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley Lily of the Valley is a fresh, powdery feminine scent led by lily of the valley, rose and jasmine, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens bright with lavender leaf, lime and bergamot. At the heart, rose, jasmine, violet, mimosa, geranium and magnolia gather around the lily of the valley, keeping the scent floral and green. The base of musk, amber and woody notes settles it into a soft, lightly sweet, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daily and leisure wear, with some picking it for the office and fewer for evenings or nights out. It has been discontinued, but its gentle, feminine character is easy to read. Byredo Inflorescence and Harry Lehmann Maiglöckchen have a close profile.

Iris

6.8

Yardley

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yardley Iris is a fresh, citrusy and green-leaved floral for women, with a powdery side that gives it a calm, everyday character; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for daytime, work and leisure, with evening and night out playing a smaller part. It opens with green leaves and citrus fruits for freshness. The heart brings together rose, lily of the valley, violet and iris in a floral bouquet, where the powdery tone becomes clearest. Vanilla at the base softens everything slightly. Prada Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua del Garda Rosa Selvatica have a close profile.

English Rose (1997) (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Yardley · 1997

Fresh · Floral · Green

English Lavender (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley English Lavender is a fresh, powdery floral built around true lavender, geranium and violet, classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by classic. It opens with bergamot and clary sage for a light freshness. In the heart, lavender, geranium, violet, jasmine, chamomile and eucalyptus form a green, floral whole. The base of patchouli and woody notes softens with vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy powder. Yardley English Lavender (Cologne Stick) and Coreterno No Sleep have a close profile.

Baroque

6.4

Yardley · 1996

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Yardley Baroque is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets citrus and flowers on a powdery, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits between a close skin scent and a loud one. Few people have rated it, so that picture is only a rough guide. It is made for women. Freesia, mandarin orange, lilac and orange open bright, fruity and fresh. In the heart, peony, jasmine and stephanotis bring out the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber softens it and dries down resinous, lightly spicy and oriental. Laura Mercier Neroli and Balenciaga Cristobal Eau de Cristobal have a close profile.

Daisy Sapphire / English Daisy / Royal English Daisy

6.8

Yardley · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Yardley Daisy Sapphire / English Daisy / Royal English Daisy is a fresh, floral and lightly fruity women's fragrance, pairing green leaves and apple with the softness of white rose and hyacinth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet, easy scent. No voters rate its sillage as strong, which suits anyone wanting something light that won't fill a room. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Green leaves and apple come first, then white rose and hyacinth form a floral heart. Sandalwood and musk settle underneath, drying the scent down to a soft, woody base. Aquatic and sweet touches keep the overall feel clean and airy, with a slightly synthetic edge.

English Bluebell (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yardley English Bluebell Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and green scent with a powdery, creamy softness, reading as a light feminine fragrance. Bergamot and blackcurrant open it with a bright, fruity freshness. In the heart, bluebell, lily of the valley, jasmine and peony shape the floral side, while peach adds a gentle softness. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and musk settles it onto a powdery, woody and creamy footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither stays tight to the skin nor carries far. With its light, clean character, it suits everyday wear and reads as a feminine perfume.

Lily of the Valley (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley Lily of the Valley is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around pear, freesia and lily of the valley. Pear gives the opening a light fruity touch. In the heart, freesia and lily of the valley take over, and the scent settles into a green, fresh floral character. Musk softens the base, and chypre and synthetic shades run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It suits those who like light, clean florals. Avon Goddess and Dior Chris 1947 have a close profile.

Heritage Collection - Geranium

7.2

Yardley · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Yardley · 1976

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Yardley Gold Eau de Toilette is a masculine fougère that is fresh, green and spicy in character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Only a few people have rated it, so these scores are a loose guide. It reads clearly masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lavender, while basil and rosemary add a herbal, green edge. In the heart, geranium, moss and nutmeg give it a spicy frame, softened a little by rose and jasmine. The base of cedar, patchouli, leather and amber settles into a woody, leathery and slightly sweet finish.

Heritage Collection - Hyacinth

7.2

Yardley · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley Heritage Collection - Hyacinth is a fresh, green floral for women, with a light sweetness that stays in the background. It has been discontinued. The scent is built as a whole on green notes, flower buds and hyacinth leaf. The cool, damp-leaf feel of a bloom about to open comes first, and the floral side reads as a fresh hyacinth rather than a powdery or heavy one. The sweetness stays light and softens the green. Demeter Fragrance Library Hyacinth (Cologne) and Yves Rocher Folies de Saisons - Caprices de Printemps have a close profile.

English Dahlia (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Yardley · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yardley English Dahlia Eau de Toilette is a fresh, lightly fruity women's scent where citrus, florals and green tones lead; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, neroli and apple, which keep it bright and fruity. Rose, dahlia and peony form a soft floral heart. Patchouli, cedar and musk settle underneath as a woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so the scent stays close to the wearer. It suits calm, everyday wear. Yardley English Rose and Victorio & Lucchino Agua de Rocio have a close profile.

Heritage Collection - Orange Blossom

6.9

Yardley · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yardley Heritage Collection - Orange Blossom is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly spicy and powdery side, made for women and now discontinued. The opening is led by petitgrain and orange, which keeps the scent clean and bright at first. In the heart, orange blossom meets jasmine and violet, while clary sage and caraway add a faint green, spicy shadow to the floral core. Vanilla in the base softens everything and closes the scent with a powdery, woody warmth. Its profile is close to Boadicea the Victorious Hyde Park and Van Cleef & Arpels Murmure.

Peony

7.9

Yardley

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley Peony is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a light sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with peony leaf and green notes that give a cool, dewy greenness. In the heart, rose, carnation, peony and heliotrope form a floral bouquet, with red fruits adding a soft sweetness. In the base, musk, amber and sandalwood smooth the scent and settle it onto a warm footing. Floraïku Sleeping on the Roof (Eau de Parfum) and Lancôme Miracle Blossom have a close profile.

1770

8.9

Yardley · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley 1770 is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening over an earthy, chypre-leaning base, and it suits everything from the workday to an evening out. It opens with fig, citrus notes and black pepper: a fruity freshness with a light edge of spice. In the heart, cocoa bean, woody notes and floral notes settle that freshness onto a soft, creamy ground. The base is led by patchouli, moss, musk and vetiver, which give it an earthy, resinous feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, with summer least favoured. Leisure, business and evening are named about equally. Most read it as masculine, with a classic side as well. Fragrances of Ireland Patrick and ānti Nashi Toro have a close profile.

Lavender Spa

6.8

Yardley · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yardley Lavender Spa is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance built around lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one clean, fresh whole: bergamot, mandarin orange and pear set a bright frame, while lavender, jasmine, rose, orange blossom and lily push it in a floral direction. Aquatic and green accents support that freshness. Sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and musk then sweeten it and soften it with a powdery, woody warmth. Perfumes with a close profile include Carolina Herrera 212 and Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston (Eau de Parfum).

Gentleman Legacy

7.9

Yardley · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yardley Gentleman Legacy is a men's fragrance with a spicy, woody frame, sweetened by cocoa and rose and leaning clearly gourmand. It opens with nutmeg, mandarin orange and pink pepper, which give it a lively, spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood, rose and cocoa take over; the scent turns sweeter, with a soft, powdery and creamy feel. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss lays down an earthy, slightly smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small. It reads masculine, and voters rate its value for money highly. Antonio Visconti Coeur de Vanille and Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Chocolat have a close profile.