Yardley · 1920
Lily of the Valley EDT
Longevity
Moderate3-5 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
floral
romantic
skin-close
freshly rinsed white flowers after morning rain
Scent Notes
Floral / White Floral
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Yardley Lily of the Valley comes across as freshly rinsed white flowers after morning rain. Key notes are lily-of-the-valley, jasmine and gardenia. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for casual days, the office and date nights. Released in 1920.
In the community's experience it fades within a few hours, and stays close to the skin. Plan to reapply on a long day.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something floral and romantic for casual days.
- Sample first if: white floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you want one spray to last all day.
Around $31.
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Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual · office · date
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
- Date
Yardley of London is an English heritage fragrance house with roots reaching back to the seventeenth century, its lavender water and floral soap and cologne lines are landmarks of British toiletry culture. The 21 live pieces on Scendira lean strongly feminine (15 of 21) and skew Fresh (12) and Floral (6), floral, fresh, woody, green are the dominant accords. Prices are exceptional: $4.79-$42.40 (average $17). Standout live pieces: Sweet Pea ($19.67,.50, sweet honeyed flowers, with a fresh green bite), Lilac & Pear ($16.09,.29, sparkling pear and lilac with musky cedar), Red Roses ($6.11,.23, fresh rose and jasmine with soft sandalwood), Diamond ($16.88,.20, fresh pear and honey with rose petals) and English Rose Fragrance Mist ($10.19,.19, fresh rose water with a faint citrus sparkle). Yardley is the answer to "English florals under $20."
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like freshly rinsed white flowers after morning rain. Key notes are lily-of-the-valley, jasmine and gardenia.
In the community's experience it fades within a few hours, and stays close to the skin. Plan to reapply on a long day.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days, the office and date nights.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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