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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
White Shoulders
feminine
White Shoulders by Evyan is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. White Shoulders was launched in 1945. Top notes are Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Spices; base notes are Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amber. White Shoulders is one of the first fragrances produced by Evyan of New York City. White Shoulders is a classic floral based on aldehydes, white flowers (gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, lilac, lily and orris) and complex final notes (amber, benzoin, musk, civet and oak moss). The perfume was established in 1943 (1945).
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
42%
Win
99%
Spr
69%
Sum
41%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
45%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,178 votes
3.85
Love it
37432%
Like it
51043%
OK
565%
Dislike
21518%
Hate it
232%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 55 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
White Shoulders is regarded as a charming, elegant classic fragrance that appeals primarily to vintage fragrance enthusiasts and those who appreciate older, bold perfume styles. The community recognizes it as a timeless, ladylike scent that works well for retro lovers, though it's acknowledged as divisive and not suited to modern fragrance trends.
Strengths
- Elegant and ladylike classic fragrance
- Pleasing, pretty scent profile
- Iconic vintage fragrance with historical significance
- Good value drugstore option
Weaknesses
- Polarizing - not for everyone's taste
- Part of an older fragrance era that's less fashionable currently
Best for
Vintage and retro enthusiastsClassic fragrance collectorsDaytime wearNostalgic occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
