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Primrose by English Laundry

English Laundry

Primrose

8.022Typically ~$40

Opens on black currant, settles into a vanilla-green base. Suits daily wear in spring.

GreenCitrusCreamyFruityFloral

Scent profile

Top notes

Black Currant Bergamot Orange

Heart notes

Green Accord Lily of the Valley Rose Water

Base notes

Vanilla Blonde Woods

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

60%

Spring

100%

Summer

95%

Fall

73%

Day

100%

Night

63%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

100%

Date

77%

Club

53%

Formal

64%

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Sport

63%