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Eau de parfum
Yardley Meadow
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Yardley Meadow: the scent of a blooming meadow
Yardley Meadow is a 2024 eau de parfum from Yardley, a British brand with a rich historical heritage.
The fragrance is part of the Floralscapes collection, dedicated to the diversity of floral landscapes and their natural beauty.
Meadow is presented as a unisex floral composition, so it is not limited by conventional gender boundaries and unfolds in a particularly interesting way on every skin.
The fragrance was created by perfumer Nathalie Benareau.
In her interpretation, the image of a meadow is not a sweet bouquet in a vase, but a living green space: sunny, airy and filled with nuances of grasses, flowers and fresh fruit.
As a result, Yardley Meadow retains a sense of naturalness while still having a distinctive character and noticeable presence.
The composition opens with bergamot combined with pear.
The citrus spark makes the opening bright and energetic, while the juicy fruity facet adds softness and a touch of sweetness.
This opening feels fresh and contemporary: Meadow immediately evokes a walk through a green field early in the morning.
Buttercup, clover, grass and rose then unfold at the heart. Buttercup and rose form the floral heart, while clover and the green accord keep it from becoming overly romantic or syrupy.
The result is a voluminous, natural bouquet with a subtle contrast between delicate petals and cool greenery.
The dry-down is built around sage, a woody accord and musk.
Sage adds an aromatic dryness and a feeling of clean air, woody nuances give the composition depth, while musk leaves a soft, enveloping impression.
The base helps Meadow last longer and sound more composed, preserving its recognizable contrast between floral transparency and green freshness.
Character and wearability
In terms of mood, Yardley Meadow will appeal to those who enjoy fresh floral fragrances with a green facet and are not looking for an exclusively sweet scent.
The unisex positioning makes sense here: on some skin, the composition may highlight the juiciness of pear and the softness of musk, while on other skin it may reveal herbal coolness, sage and the woody accord.
This is a fragrance for those who value naturalness, cleanliness and a noticeable yet unconventional floral character.
Meadow is said to have a very strong sillage, so it is best applied moderately, especially indoors.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not available; it is sensible to start with a small amount and see how the composition develops on your own skin.
The fragrance can become a striking accent for a walk, a meeting or an evening out when you want to leave a noticeable yet elegant impression.
The fragrance within the collection
Yardley Meadow is closely connected to the brand’s signature British floral aesthetic.
However, this release does not feel like a nostalgic copy of a classic bouquet: fresh bergamot, pear and green notes give it a lighter, more contemporary character.
Within Floralscapes, the fragrance feels like a walk through a real meadow, where flowers grow alongside grasses, aromatic greenery and a warm woody base.
If you would like to compare Meadow with other compositions, consider Bvlgari Rose Goldea, as well as Giorgio Armani Si Eau De Toilette and Escada Especially Escada Delicate Notes.
At the same time, Yardley Meadow stands apart from them with a more pronounced green, herbal and meadow-like accent.
Its main feature is the combination of a transparent floral heart with very strong sillage and a soft musky-woody base.
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