English Lavender
“English Lavender by Atkinsons is a Chypre fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a lavender, woody composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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English Lavender by Atkinsons was launched in 1799 and is attributed to James Atkinson, who opened his soap and perfumes shop in London that same year. This fragrance opens with a bright, fresh lavender note, which interplays beautifully with aromatic herbs and spicy accents. The heart of the scent features woody notes that add depth and warmth, while amber and sweet undertones provide a subtle contrast. English Lavender is a classic chypre composition that exemplifies Atkinsons' legacy as a purveyor of lasting elegance.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply a light spritz to your pulse points and let it develop naturally. The aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting, while the warm base notes will linger through the day. Best suited for daytime or evening wear when you want a subtle yet classic fragrance.
James Atkinsons
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
James Atkinson left Cumberland for London in 1799, accompanied by a bear and a collection of recipes for scents and toiletries, establishing himself at 44 Gerrard Street, Soho. His bear-grease hair pomade drew early success, and his distinctly English eau de cologne caught King George IV's attention in 1826, earning Atkinsons the appointment as Official Perfumer to the Royal Court; he expanded to a Mayfair retail shop that same year, keeping Gerrard Street as his laboratory.
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The story behind the bottle.
A crisp, herbaceous garden in the heart of London, where the scent of freshly clipped lavender mingles with the earthy richness of woody undertones.
Fig. 01 — English Lavender, Atkinsons
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