English Rose Yardley 2015 Eau de Toilette

Having worn it almost daily for over a month, I decided to write down my impression of this newly reformulated version of Yardley English Rose.

After I had got used to the green, bitter and oddly waxy opening, I was finally able to tell what it reminded me of very strongly with its waxy gelatin and dense, boozy juice: of blackcurrant gummy candies.
While I love the taste of cassis, I did not expect to smell it so clearly and distinctly in a rose scent. The subtly placed berries on the box were easily mistaken for mere accents. And yet, the gummy candies are the real stars in this fragrance. They remain strong throughout and never step aside for the eponymous lead. Perhaps the rose is neither lively nor energetic enough to keep up with the fruit - it has a 'withered' quality, no longer fresh, but already been processed into a potpourri or tea, which to my nose translates as rosehip tea. Since the woody bitterness is emphasised when smelling too closely to the skin, the best way seems to spray generously and enjoy the wafts.

At first, I found this new version pleasant enough as a short-lived berry-rose mist for warmer mornings. After a while, however, I started to perceive the rose note as artificial as the one used to flavour food. I have the same problem with some other fragrances that use this type of 'rose', for example in Oscar de la Renta's "Rose Gold". While it will certainly suit someone else's taste, this time, it just did not meet my cup of rosehip tea.

English Rose by Yardley is a subtle, pure rose—delicate, airy, and effortlessly feminine. It carries an ethereal softness that feels timeless, evoking the charm of freshly picked petals warmed by morning light. Suited to someone romantic and refined, it offers a gentle presence rather than a loud statement. On fabric, it lingers for hours as a tender, intimate veil, close to the skin and quietly beautiful, creating a calming sense of elegance that stays with you throughout the day.

Pink blossoms, not really sweet, clean and soapy.
I recommend this fragrance after a morning bath. Ideally, birds are chirping outside and there’s English Breakfast Tea and toast with orange marmalade on the breakfast table.
What you get here is rose. Period.
Wild roses, maybe a few white scented roses, pink tea roses.
Fortunately, there’s nothing fruity for me here. So it could all be so lovely if the scent lasted a bit longer. However, a certain consolation is the price; reapplying really doesn’t hurt.
For me, a romantic, beautiful summer fragrance, away from fruity sugar bombs or aquatics.

I tell you, I am deeply in love and at the same time feel a bit slapped in the face.

Such a bright, sparkling fresh rose has been waiting for me in this simple, plain bottle? I had no idea it would be this good. For me, it’s miles better than Eau Rose Eau de Parfum and what you can find in the upper cake layer.

If you’re looking for a beautiful summery rose scent, without any frills in presentation, without a particularly artistically pretentious bottle, then here it is. A perfume, and that’s what you want, it’s all about the liquid. I find this simplicity very appealing and stylish, from the scent to the packaging and Yardley advertising, but some place value on luxurious presentation, it should be an experience, which you won’t get here. Although, isn’t the bottle quite elegant and chic? The cap holds well and the bottle fits nicely in small women’s hands.

As for this rose, it sits exactly between Tea Rose Eau de Toilette and perhaps Rose Pétale Eau de Toilette. A bit heavier than the latter, much brighter and more wearable than the former, but has well imitated its vibe (I found tea rose too yeasty, too... almost room spray).

English Rose smells as if I am strolling through a rose garden very early in the morning, when the air is still cool. No bees are buzzing yet, everything around is quiet and the roses feel a bit cold to the touch. I stroll in my sandals on the grass, among these pink climbing roses of old varieties, and drink a refreshing vitamin water, that is water with cucumber slices, an ice cube, and whatever berry stuff I found in the fridge. The grass tickles my toes and at the same time gives me a feeling of connection to the earth, to nature.

I have now adopted this scent and will definitely repurchase it. I spray and spray, pfft pfft pfft pfft pfftttt pft because it feels sooo good. So fine, so delicate, so simple and refreshing. Almost a little mineral, the scent. English rose medium sparkling water could be its name, if it didn’t sound so silly :).
I find it not old-fashioned at all, not boring at all. I am now very curious about the other fragrances from this company. Yardley is cruelty-free, it said on the packaging. This intensifies the feeling of happiness that this wonderful scent has given me for many hours.

Could it be too simple for some? But please, with these names you’re not looking for complex, beast mode perfumes. What it says on the label, that’s what you get.

As for the scent development, the scent just becomes weaker. I haven’t noticed more than that. From start to finish, rose. Very floral, radiant, and light-footed with just a hint of blackberry (more like currant). Minimal woodiness. Best in summer and heat. Also nice before sleeping for refreshment and relaxation.

I have had English Rose by Yardley for about a year, maybe a year and a half.
Since I like "old-fashioned" floral scents and have a preference for roses - both as a fragrance and in the garden - I eventually came across this scent.

The fragrance did not disappoint me, and I got what I expected.
English Rose does not smell like English roses (which usually have a very sweet scent reminiscent of historical roses); rather, its scent reminds me of the aroma of tea hybrids.
A slight citrus note accompanies the roses. Magnolia scent joins in and fits well with it. I can also easily detect the blackcurrant.
Overall, the fragrance creates a rounded picture and feels natural.

I enjoy wearing this scent now in spring, and it also works very well in summer. I feel fresh and well-groomed with it. It actually suits every occasion, for work, leisure, going out.... I have never felt over-perfumed with it. I would place its longevity and sillage in the medium range.

I will definitely repurchase English Rose by Yardley. I have already used up a third of my 50 ml bottle, and a fragrance rarely achieves that with me within a year.