Scent of The Day

Sweet - appley and fresh, sweet, with some balance from cardamom and a subtle lavender. Very linear so doesn't change much throughout it's life but very wearable and almost designer-feeling. Performance is good and it projects nicely. 5 sprays of it today is more than enough.

Do you want a little sample, P? ;)
It sound's wonderful Ben, a small sample would be much appreciated, thank you :)
 
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Lavender battle: In the left corner, Yardley English Lavender... In the right corner, Caldey Island Lavender.



When I received the Caldey I said that from memory I preferred the Yardley (I had a '93 vintage bottle last year that was sublime) so I ordered up another from fleabay which was delivered this morning, my heart sank when I opened it and saw a website address on the back of the label... Date code on the base of the bottle? '03 :( Still predating the sellout but how much had changed in those 10 years? Not to mention my experience of nothing good whatsoever coming out of the naughties...

I remember my older bottle of Yardley being really fresh, spritely & invigorating... Much like Caldey but even more so. This '03 bottle couldn't be more different, it opens with a harsh bitter herbal note (very similar to MdC traditionnel soap or is it LPL? I dont remember) mercifully it dries down after 15-20 minutes into something better resembling English lavender, the musty herbal vibe gives way to slightly fresher, soapy notes. With three sprays it lasts as a skin scent for 2 hours or so.

Now, the Caldey, fantastic stuff. 2 sprays last me 3-4 hours at good strength levels before it becomes a pure musk that goes on for a couple more... Performance really is top notch, a smidge below C&S O&C but still very respectable for a lavender which are notoriously short lived. As I've said before the scent is totally fresh, not like your Grandmother's dried lavender pouch in any way, more like standing in a lavender field with a summer breeze on your face.

Winner: Caldey Island (though ultimately I still prefer O&C to either but its not a fair comparison, price wise.)
 
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