London 1983

I sprayed Henry Rose Ripe first, because I’ve been looking for the perfect fruity scents, but it missed the mark. On my skin it smelled generic and more floral with a hint of fruit in the background. So I washed it off, and tested London 1983. I sprayed it on paper first, nervous that it would turn out equally annoying as Ripe, but it was quite the opposite. It was like instant nostalgia, but I don’t know to what. After sitting and sniffing for a bit, I think it brings me back to my childhood. Getting ready for bed, putting Nivea cream on my face with my godmother, and then crawling under freshly laundered sheets in my bed at my godparents’ house, one of my safest spaces as a kid. This is a perfect any day anywhere scent. It is not offensive in anyway. It’s fresh, but not in a citrus clean or aquatic way. In a freshly laundered sheets, or just got out of the shower skin scent. It’s a bit white musk, a hint of warm, powdery floral. I really like it, and I can’t stop sniffing my arm.

Lovely skin scent with lasting power. Opens with beautiful peppery figgy note. It smells extrememly clean (but not in a dryer sheet way more like a clean fruit and musky skin way) Lasts longer on my skin than both Glossier You and Father Figure (if we are comparing to other popular skin scents). I find it to be very familiar smelling and comforting. Not sure where I am getting it from but its almost reminiscent to a hot black tea with notes of fruits and florals in it. Sillage isnt great but neither are many skin scents, however it does sit on my skin for hours (6-7 hrs). I feel like this is a great signature scent, not too wild but also not too basic, can wear in all weather. I havent tried yet but I assume it will be a great layering perfume.

i am obsessed with this perfume. i got it 2 weeks ago and have gone through too much already! i think this is so addictive. in the opening, i get a smokiness that i think is so sexy and chic. after a few minutes, i get more of the fig and florals. the base of this is what makes it the perfect skin scent in my opinion. i get the Father Figure comparisons, but i personally feel like they’re very different. i definitely see the comparisons in the openings. however, Father Figure dried down like a very powdery vanilla + patchouli combo on me (my 2 least favorite notes) and i returned my travel size. London 1983 dries down to a woody skin scent, which is way more my vibe. this is signature scent worthy

This has more of a clean woody vibe and is less powdery and a bit less fruity than father figure! I like it more because of that. The opening reminded me of Philosykos from diptyque and the retired Phlur scent Hanami, which I adored! I have Ledda Orris 22 and a travel size of Phlur father figure, and those are far more similar to each other. This is a slightly different profile and worth a try if you really like things in this family! Edited to add: I’ve been wearing this for a few days now and agree with the user below that in the dry down this does have le labo another 13 vibes! That molecular scent really shines in the dry down, but in a soft and cozy way, and I’m loving it.

When this was compared to Father Figure I thought to myself “it truly can’t be THAT similar”. As someone who’s collected almost the entire HR line, I do tend to see similarities between their frags vs. popular scents on the market. Usually it’s a crisp, clean, well balanced and sophisticated version of what it’s being compared to. I don’t think anyone is being “duped” tbh, this is a popular profile. I’d say of the two, this is my favorite. But if I knew just how similar they’d be, I’d have waited to finish my bottle of FF before purchasing this. If FF is your boyfriend’s tee, this is his button down. It’s less sweet and Orcanox in general is a note I’ve fallen in love with.

Bought this for my boyfriend because he seemed to like Father Figure. From the bottle, they are almost identical. However, London has much better longevity. I also find it a bit more floral. I don't get that "edge" or "grunginess" that people describe this scent to have. To me, it's a very unisex, clean scent with a fruity and peppery top note. After a few hours, it's a sweet-smelling white musk. More of a fresh, sophisticated scent than gritty. That being said, I really love it. Worth it to get this over Father Figure if you want a scent that projects and lasts.

I find this to be such a nostalgic and comforting fragrance. It is soft, clean and relaxing. Somewhere in it I pick up on a honeyed sweetness though I'm not sure where that's coming from. It's perfect day or night, regardless of the time of year. I find myself reaching for it often when I've had a long, hard day at work. It's a great fragrance to wear after washing the day off. An ideal wind-down bedtime scent. I started out with a travel size but need to upgrade. Lovely.

I love this scent SO much. Unfortunately, this perfume disappears without a trace on skin. It barely lingers on clothes. I have to push my snoot right up into my sleeve to get anything after maybe half an hour. My B&BW body mists last longer on both skin and clothes. It has a beautiful peppery opening and a warm, comforting, nostalgic dry down. I just can’t justify a $120 full bottle purchase for a scent that doesn’t stick around to be enjoyed.

Pleasantly surprised by the dry-down of this fragrance. The musky and faintly sweet aroma is great. Might be my favorite from this house. As with other fragrances from Henry Rose, it doesn’t last as long as I’d like and I wish it was a bit more potent, but this is probably the longest lasting from HR I’ve experienced. It’s quite unisex. If you’re curious, I would say it’s definitely worth a blind-buy, it doesn’t have any downsides.

This is blind-buy safe if you like Father Figure by Phlur. It’s a tad less sweeter than FF and a hint more musky/animalic; almost reminds me of Le Lab Another 13 in the deep drydown. Redundant to own both but of the two I prefer London 1983. Its seems higher quality/stronger and overall a tad more interesting. Plus Henry Rose as a brand is super underrated with an ethos I can get behind.

HELL YEAH. 1000% worth the current hype, and jump-started my latest fig/sheer/musk obsession. Extremely similar to Father Figure, but I do prefer London as I feel like it is a bit smoother/less harsh green that FF gets on the opening. Truly an all-season, any occasion, unisex fragrance. I love it so much.

this is a gorgeous scent and I wish the sillage was better than it is. sweet but not overpowering fig with a background of black pepper and a slightly green and aquatic water lily. it smells like a claude monet painting and I love that. very pretty on the drydown when I sniffed my wrist after a shower.

Father figure but with more woods + spicy black pepper and a slightly less prominent fig (but still done in the same green tinged way). The musk in this is sooo addicting and satisfying to smell ☁️ Definitely unisex. I love it!! Such a unique scent profile although very very similar to FF. 🌫️☁️💚🪵💥🫧🌬️

I was obsessed at 1st sniff. A simply gorgeous scent i love how sophisticated it smells. Unlike anything else I have. I can see the similarities between this and father figure, but this wins hands down. More sexy and grown up than ff. I am very pleased and blind buy safe! Sexy, fruity and musky

I love the non toxic scents of henry rose. I smelled this in store and reminded me of jpg le male le parfum. Ended up buying it, and tested side by side the two and I was right on. Le Male Le Parfum and this smell 90% similar which I love because I've switched to all non toxic fragrances.

Smells very similar to Father Figure by Phlur, but I like the notes better in this one. Unfortunately, I find that it dissipates quickly and has low sillage. I get the fig in a very dry way as accented by the spicier woods underneath. It’s delicious, I just wish it was stronger

For me it’s as if Byredo Bal D’Afrique and Glossier You created the perfect golden child. The opening does smell slightly smoky, like cigarettes, but in a good way... considering I don’t like the smell of cigarettes. The dry down is stunning. This is an absolute love for me.

Very beautiful for daytime in the spring/summer. Just very light and does not last too long on me. I would say this is identical to Father Figure from Phlur, which also does not last very long.

This is a blind buy win for me. It's perfectly unisex and is somehow soft, yet has a slight edge to this. Perfect for year round daytime wear or a Spring/Summer night.

Edited my original review to say that,after maceration, I've fallen in love with London 1983. It's a lovely musky fig, that feels both interesting and enjoyable.