English Lavender by Yardley
Women 1801
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Description
English Lavender by Yardley is an aromatic fougère fragrance for women. English Lavender was launched in 1801. The top notes are lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, and bergamot; the heart notes are helichrysum, cedar, and geranium; the base notes are musk, tonka bean, and oakmoss.
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Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
clary sage
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Base
musk
Community
499 votes
- Positive 80%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 5.4%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
1,335 votes
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499 votes
Season
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454 votes
Time of day
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258 votes
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Fragrance profile
About English Lavender
English Lavender by Yardley is an aromatic fougère fragrance for women. English Lavender was launched in 1801. The top notes are lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, and bergamot; the heart notes are helichrysum, cedar, and geranium; the base notes are musk, tonka bean, and oakmoss.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses Spices
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Longevity
Leading answer Soft
197 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Intimate
218 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
102 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
83 votes
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wildkatzen
I found Yardley English Lavender to be the closest thing to the legendary Atkinsons Lavender available today. It feels like a reborn classic, featuring an absolutely brutal note of wet oakmoss. It’s 100% unisex; I even use it on my pillow to dream awake and wake up laughing. I highly recommend it because the original Atkinsons won’t be making a comeback, and you have to look for alternatives. I’ve tried everything from Lomani Pour Homme to Ferrari Lavender, but nothing comes close, so exploring options is the best move.
larilara
This is a 220-year-old scent, created back when Mary Shelley and Jane Austen were alive, right in the middle of the Empire fashion era. People ditched those uncomfortable corseted dresses for light muslin gowns, and this cologne captures that spirit: it’s fresh. The lavender stands out beautifully against other flowers and herbs, creating a green, floral, relaxing, and refreshing fragrance. I can picture Austen’s heroines using a muslin handkerchief soaked in this to calm their nerves. I love it, especially at night as a relaxer after a stressful day, paired with cotton pajamas, reading Austen, or binge-watching a series. It’s proof that a true classic survives the fads.