Pure Silk Yardley 1982

Yardley's Pure Silk (not to be confused with Mayfair's later version) is a powerful 80s oakmoss based floral chypre. The florals have a strong spicy undertone, however, the florals fused so perfectly together, I personally find it hard to pick out any individual notes. The oakmoss is deep, rich and immersive. The base is a very solid, great quality vetiver that feels rather smoky throughout the wear and especially prominently during the drydown. Caution needs to be exercised upon initial application as the sprayer is really powerful, yet, prone to getting a bit blocked up. You may experience a very sharp, screechy and unpleasant opening (even if not overspraying), but rest assured, this is only temporary. What follows next is a beautiful floral chypre, so much in the spirit of the late 70s and early 80s. Seems to be relatively easy to score for a low price online, so if you are on a budget and want a vintage from an iconic era, this one is for you. Bold, powerful, packs a punch. Silage and longevity are insane.