Fragrance Stories
In celebration of what has been at the heart of Yardley London, we bring you the story behind some of our inspirational florals.
English Lavender
Lavender is well renowned for its relaxing effects, symbolising healing and rejuvenation. Yardley London's English Lavender fragrance evokes these same soothing properties by combining citrusy bergamot and warming clary sage with calming English Lavender, containing the highest quality Lavandula Angustifolia, harvested from the fields of Southern England.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Bergamot and clary sage
- Heart Notes: English Lavender, eucalyptus, geranium, jasmine, chamomile and violet
- Base Notes: Wood, vanilla and patchouli
English Rose
The pink rose is a flower and fragrance that is loved by women the world over, with Rose Oil being one of the most widely-used oils used in perfumery. Yardley London's modern rose fragrance is also a firm favourite, with its refreshingly light citrus and rose top notes and warming base notes. Truly a scent to delight all, try our English Rose fragrance and bath & body products, which make an ideal treat or the perfect gift for any occasion.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Sparkling citrus and rose
- Heart Notes: Rose bud, magnolia,violet and cassis
- Base Notes: Patchouli and musks
Lily Of The Valley
Lily of the Valley only blooms for one month in May in England, and whilst the oil cannot be extracted from the flower, our perfumers have created a fragrance blend in our Lily of the Valley range inspired by this most beautiful, delicate floral.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Fruit pear
- Heart Notes: Lily accord blended with freesia
- Base Notes: Musk
English Honeysuckle
The honeysuckle flower symbolizes happiness. This fragrance has fresh, citrus bergamot and spicy black pepper notes, balanced with the softness of honeysuckle blend with a delicate, floral heart of jasmine that combines herbal base notes of moss and patchouli with a light, heliotrope and glowing musk finish.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Honeysuckle
- Heart Notes: Jasmine
- Base Notes: Moss, Patchouli, Heliotrope, Musk
Blossom & Peach
Symbolic of new beginnings, when the blossom trees bloom in the Spring, the air is transformed with its soft, sweet, musky floral scent. Yardley London has tried to encapsulate this very moment with cherry blossom flower notes blending with refreshing sweet peach flower to reveal a spicy, fruity floral aroma in our new Blossom & Peach fragrance.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Mandarin, Cherry Blossom, Lemon, Pink Pepper, Cassis
- Heart Notes: Rose, Peach, Lilac, Geranium
- Base Notes: Patchouli, Woods, Amber, Musk
Freesia & Bergamot
The combinaition of Freesia and Bergamot is said to provide protection, prosperity and happiness, values that we have tried to emanate our Freesia & Bergamot fragrance is refreshing and uplifting, bursting with citrus such as bergamot, lemon, mandarin and softened with Freesia. ginger and pepper.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Freesia, Cypress and Lavender
- Heart Notes: Freesia, Muguet, Ginger and Pepper
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Olibanum and Amber Crystals
Bluebell & Sweetpea
Spring has become synonymous with English woodlands littered with the violet-blue buds of bluebells, now a protected species in the UK. When combined with Sweetpea, otherwise knows as the 'Queen of Annuals', the combination is a beautifully light, sweet fragrance, as precious as the Bluebell itself, and ideal for day-wear or as a spring and summer scent.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Citrus, Bergamot, Lemon, Cassis, Peach, Pepper
- Heart Notes: Bluebell, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Sweet pea
- Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Amber, Vanilla
Magnolia & Fig
This fruity green floral fragrance takes inspiration from the English countryside & floral blooms. Crafted by esteemed perfumers, it has fresh, juicy top notes of bergamot and sweet fig with a hint of blackcurrant berries leading to a luxurious floral heart of rich magnolia, with jasmine sambac and vetiver, enhanced with guaic wood and patchouli.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Sweet Fig, Blackcurrant berries
- Heart Notes: Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac, Vetiver
- Base Notes: Guaic Wood, Patchouli
Lilac & Pear
This fresh fruity floral fragrance opens with crunchy green aromas of pear blossom & bright citrus, layered with the delicate bouquet of rose, lilac and freesia, enriched with a base of cedar wood and amber musk. Created by the nose, Marc Vom Ende, this gorgeous everyday scent captures the magic of the morning sun as it radiates across a beautiful garden filled with flowers and luscious greenery.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Pear Blossom, Orange
- Heart Notes: Rose, Lilac, Freesia
- Base Notes: Cedarwood, Amber Musk
Gardenia & Cassis
Created by the nose, Kamila Lelakova, this elegant yet intoxicating fragrance is inspired by the constant evolution of nature, blossoming flowers, and new beginnings. The opening is delicate light and fruity with pear blossom, cassis and vibrant mandarin zest giving this fragrance a crispy, energising freshness in the top notes. A captivating floral heart of rich, creamy gardenia, rose and jasmine complimented with nuances of delicious plum. The base unfurls in warm sandalwood, earthy leafy patchouli and dry ambers capturing peaceful harmony and transforms this creation into a sensuous and addictive essence.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
- Top Notes: Pear Blossom, Cassis, Peach, Mandarin, Mojito Fusion
- Heart Notes: Jasmine, Rose, gardenia, Clove, Pear
- Base Notes: Patchouli, Dry Amber, Sandalwood
