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One of the oldest perfume companies in the world. Founded in 1770 by the Cleaver family, taken over by William Yardley, a maker of fashionable swords in the early 19th century when he rescued his brother-in-law from bankruptcy.
Acquired by the Beecham Group (part of British American Co in 1966) sold in 1990 to Wasserstein-Perella: went bankrupt; bought by Wella Group in 1998; hence no Royal warrant.
English Lavender Yardley
1770
A floral masculine cologne with top notes of lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus and bergamot, heart notes of spike lavender, clary sage, geranium and cedar on base notes of moss, tonka bean and musk. Re-launched in 1913, Presented in a bottle designed by Reco Capey. Re-launched again in 1999
Olde English Lavender Water Yardley
1770
Re-launched in 1894
Exquisitia Yardley
1860
Alternative spelling of 'Exquistia'. Re-launched in 1913
Exquista Yardley
1860
Alternative spelling 'Exquisitia'
New Mown Hay Yardley
1862
Lavender Yardley
1894
Victoria Bouquet Yardley
1897
Commemorative of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
Nell Gwynne Yardley
1910
Source d’Or Yardley
1910
Presented in a six sided flacon with domed stopper
Enchantress Yardley
1912
Garden Whispers Yardley
1912
Mon Désir Yardley
1912
April Violets Yardley
1913
A floral parfum with notes of mimosa, orris, geranium, violet, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, heliotrope, benzoin, vanilla and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Reco Capey. Re-launched in 1999
Gage d’Amour Yardley
1913
La Plus Belle des Fleurs Yardley
1913
Lavender (Old English) Yardley
1913
Le Secret des Dieux Yardley
1913
Presented in a flacon by Cristalleries de Baccarat, design #224
Murmure de la Forêt Yardley
1913
Secret des Dieux Yardley
1913
Le Beau Monde Yardley
1914
Téte a Téte Yardley
1914
Vanity Fair Yardley
1916
Bond Street Yardley
1917
An oriental-floral parfum with notes of bergamot, orange, incense, heliotrope, violet, ylang-ylang, jasmine, vetiver, labdanum, vanilla, sandalwood and musk
Bond Street Yardley
1917
An edt
Charme Cupidon Yardley
1917
Lotus Yardley
1917
Re-launched in 1948
Love’s Secret Yardley
1917
Bond Street Cologne for Men Yardley
1917
Caricia Yardley
1917
Charme de Cupidom Yardley
1917
Lady Gay Yardley
1917
Sans Souci Yardley
1917
Lily-of-the-Valley Yardley
1920
A fresh floral fragrance with notes of lily of the valley, lemon, gardenia, lilac, jasmine, rose, sandalwood and musk. Re-launched in 1981 and again in 1994
Old Bond Street Yardley
1920
Otto Lily of the Valley Yardley
1920
Forever Yardley
1921
Created by Roure; a crisp white flower floral-oriental fragrance with top notes of ylang-ylang, marigold and citrus, heart notes of jasmine, orange flower, and white rose, base notes of sandalwood and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Coley Porter Bell. Re-launched in 1991
Jassamine O’Devon Yardley
1927
No. 33 Yardley
1930
Red Rose Yardley
1930
Freesia Yardley
1931
A single note floral fragrance
Orchis Yardley
1931
Elégance Yardley
1932
Poise Yardley
1934
Fougère Yardley
1934
Fragrance Yardley
1934
Scintilla Yardley
1934
Damosel Yardley
1935
Ladies in Waiting Yardley
1937
   
 
       
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