Midday light, clean dry air, the feel of sun-dried cotton against skin — Sun Bleached hovers like an atmosphere. Citrus and ginger snap like fresh laundry in the breeze. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, and magnolia glide smoothly through the warmth. Ambroxan and white musk conjure neither powder nor soap — just a clean-skin aura.
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Sea Daffodil by Jo Malone London is an aromatic aquatic fragrance that opens with a bright mandarin and spicy pink pepper blend. The heart features exotic ylang-ylang alongside the distinctive sea daffodil note, while sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver provide a smooth, woody base. Those drawn to Sea Daffodil often seek a fresh yet creamy composition with a subtle marine floral touch and a warm, lingering finish.
Parfum 1 by Fugazzi £205.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- davana
- frankincense
- incense
- mandarin
- pink pepper
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
Parfum 1 is where Fugazzi began, inspired by founder Bram Niessink’s trip to Egypt and the discovery of ancient perfume oils. Parfum 1 is a bold blend of bright and dark fruits, made mysterious by patchouli and cedarwood. The fresh top notes of citrus and blackcurrant are insinuating, gracefully riding a woody wave of sandalwood and musk. The effect is leathery, with a faint kiss of apple pie.
Sun Bleached by Insenf £125.00
- Key notes:
- ginger
- mandarin
- sun lotion
- white musk
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
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GENIEVRE (Juniper) by Headspace £175.00
- Key notes:
- juniper
- mandarin
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Perfumer: Fanny Bal
The transporting scent of gin at a coastal golden hour, a glittering seashore and soft focus horizon. Minimalist fresh fragrant juniper is dosed with olibanum to revitalising effect. While the sparkling spicy tones of pink pepper and mandarin are clean and fresh.
Sakura by Ormonde Jayne £195.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cherry blossom
- coriander
- mandarin
- pink pepper
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
Opening with sparkling notes of lime and mandarin tempered with pink pepper and a green accord, delicate cherry blossom with soft almond aromas enhanced with powdery violets and creamy vanilla. Elusive elegance, realising the power of subtlety, radiating an inner confidence - to be worn with an innate love of understated good taste.
303 Marbre Rouge (Red Marble) by Bon Parfumeur £175.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- benzoin
- chilli
- incense
- pink pepper
- tolu balm
- vetiver
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
The fusion of the Taj Mahal's cold marble and its surrounding garden. Marbre Rouge brings the flowers inside the palace walls. Initially spicy, the fragrance warms up around cardamom before revealing its ylang-ylang heart. The amber notes of benzoin and Tolu balsam leave intensely sensual scents on the skin.
Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
502 Limited Cocoa Edition by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- eucalyptus
- mandarin
- papyrus
- rum
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Extending a moment held in time. At dawn, hand in hand.
Images cross and softly intertwine.
Zesty tangerine, fresh eucalyptus, enveloped by cocoa. A loving memory.
Lovely Problem by Space Fluid £190.00
- Key notes:
- beeswax
- cinnamon
- leather
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- smoke
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
A pile-up of contrasts: cinnamon along with tropical florals frangipani and ylang ylang, against the earthy bitterness of artichoke and leather. This almost-gingerbread, almost-cement perfume confuses the senses with its animal/vegetable/mineral mystery.
This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1/.2 – Light by Histoires de Parfums £165.00
- Key notes:
- lilac
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- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
This fragrance is a prism refracting light into a splash of colors. A beam of ivy, lilac and lily of the valley illuminates a sandalwood and white musk milky way.
- Key notes:
- sandalwood
- vanilla
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- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Perris Monte Carlo's Vanille de Tahiti Extrait de Parfum showcases the evocative and precious Vanilla Tahitensis. Vanilla Tahitensis, native to Central America was once a popular aphrodisiac in Mexico. Like a love potion, women would make a balm and spread it on themselves such was its power to allure.
Brilliantly crafted this warm and exotic perfume represents the rich essence of fresh green vanilla pods. This fragrance in particular harnesses the multifaceted woody, floral and fruity nature of Vanilla Tahitensis as we might find it in the jungle.
Blended with ylang ylang, champaca, and magnolia absolutes, there is a delicate and delicious smokey sillage that’s both playful and irresistible. While sandalwood, amber, and musk add an enveloping and sophisticated base.
106 Chromatic Rose by Bon Parfumeur £115.00
- Key notes:
- pink pepper
- rose
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
Intoxicating and smooth, the Damascena rose radiates throughout. A twist of pink pepper brings a touch of freshness. The velvety touch of rose petals combined with vanilla creates a luxurious veil.
Furthermore, there is a dark, green undertone from the davana herb which contrasts with the silkiness of the rose.
About Sea Daffodil by Jo Malone London
- What are the main notes that define Sea Daffodil by Jo Malone London?
- Sea Daffodil is defined by mandarin, pink pepper, ylang-ylang, sea daffodil, sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver. Its blend creates a fresh, aromatic aquatic scent with a creamy woody base.
- How does Sea Daffodil differ from other aromatic aquatic fragrances?
- Sea Daffodil uniquely incorporates the sea daffodil note, adding a subtle marine floral aspect not commonly found in aromatic aquatics. It balances fresh citrus and spice with creamy vanilla and woody vetiver for a smooth finish.









