London Fog

I’ve been obsessed with the idea of smelling like London Fog tea for almost a year. Finally threw down for a travel size of this perfume because it was too expensive for a blind buy. I am not a fan of the opening. Really sharp bergamot, smells like Lemon Pledge. The rest, however, is absolutely divine. Honey and lavender come out in the heart, and vanilla is present throughout. It’s mature without being old. This may be full bottle worthy once I make it through my travel. EDIT: I did it. I bought a full bottle within a month of getting my travel. This girl moved from being a like to a love FAST. Here’s a slightly longer review: I bought a travel of this last month to test it out and almost instantly put it on my wish list. My full bottle arrived today. The opening is a very strong bergamot which turned me off initially. But what smelled like Lemon Pledge upon first blush has developed into a bright and complex citrus. The tea and smoke in the top are overpowered by the bergamot but make their appearance later. The magic, however, starts in the heart notes. The milk, lavender and honey add a delicate sweetness (I don’t get as much milk as I would like, to be fair). When I first got it, putting my nose to my wrist I couldn’t smell the heart notes for a while, but every once in a while I’d catch of whiff of myself and fall in love. Over time as the bergamot became less prominent I was able to smell more of the lactonic and sweet notes. It finishes with vanilla absolute, ambergris, sandalwood and white musk — a base that lingers as a skin scent. This is a unique and complex perfume, overpriced but still a must-have for my collection. I have maybe 6 London fog-themed scents at this point and while this may not be the most faithful to the tea inspiration, it is by far my favorite perfume of the kind (the lotion from Isle Fever being a close second — they’re great for layering). Projection and longevity leave something to be desired — especially considering the price point. Still, this is my favorite fragrance discovery I’ve made this season.

did not get the full bottle, but I'm going to. it's just so beautiful. it starts off very herbal (someone else said like chance eau fraiche and its definitely true) but mellows into this milk and honey scent with just a touch of tea and lavender. then of course it has an incredible warm comforting smell as it goes further into its life, probably from the sandalwood and musk. if you want an actual tea scent you will be gravely disappointed. it is initially quite a photo-realistic tea but it fades quite quickly (I think for me it was ~10 minutes?). if you want a sugary sweet scent you will also be disappointed because it's sweet but not incredibly sweet. for me it's the perfect mix, since I dislike a lot of popular gourmands for being too sweet. so only try this if you're looking for a comforting milky tea scent, not an actual strong black tea. (it also isn't overly loud so I understand not wanting to pay the price for what it is, but in my eyes it is worth it! I'll see how it is in fall since it seems like a fall-winter scent and I'm trying it in the middle of summer)

I tried a sample and I plan on buying a bottle. It starts off with a fresh unisex vibe, like Chance Eau Fraiche. I guess thats the bergamot and Earl grey. I love the light hint of smoke, it enhances everything but doesn't stand out. The scent isn't overpowering to people around you but it does have a good lasting aroma. I noticed that it become sweeter in the dry down. I like how gentle it is because I get headaches when perfumes are too strong. I kept sniffing my arm all night. It's very comforting and gentle. I plan to wear this for the rest of summer. I have no idea how it will change in cold weather, but I think it works as an all year wear. I like that they have multiple sizes/prices for every budget. I don't usually spend more than $120 on a single perfume unless it's a particular favorite. Also, I don't use up perfumes that often except for Matin Blanc and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea.

When I first sprayed the sample of this I also thought it smelled like Lemon Pledge, but I trusted the process of the dry down. The fragrance transformed into this calming steamy milk, earl grey, honey and vanilla goodness. I got the hint of lavender later. I have worn this the last three days and haven’t sprayed much (trying to use my sample sparingly as it appears to be on back order everywhere). It is an intimate fragrance much like L’eau Papier, which I also love. It is a gentle fragrance that I have fallen in love with. I drink a London Fog almost every morning and to me this is a beautiful creation that is as calming and cozy as my favorite drink. The bottle is also beautiful. I will be asking for a full bottle when I replenish my perfume budget!

This is lovely! Very scrumptious and cozy and comforting. This is Earl Grey Tea with some whipped cream in top. It is bright citrus-bergamot with rich, creamy vanilla-lactonic note. The tea note is subtle but tea notes usually are. I don't notice much smoke or ambergris, these notes are very subtle and soft and I don't even detect them until the end of the wear when this perfume is fully in the dry-down. This is a vanilla, creamy, bergamot/citrus scent. I think fans of creamy citrus scents like Kerosene Unknown Pleasures, Lira etc. would enjoy trying this. This scent is too heavy, creamy for very hot weather imo. But it is perfect for winter/spring/fall and any cooler days.

Its nice. Heavy on the bergamot in hot water with tea undertones. The rest of the notes I am not sophisticated enough to smell. It’s pleasant though. I like that it isn't overly sweet or loud. Just a reserved cup of tea. Maybe slightly milky but that’s about it. Unfortunately my skin eats fragrances so after about ten minutes have to really strain to get any kind of scent. All these people talking about this wonderful dry down I can’t smell. Update I take all that back I am now obsessed with this fragrance. It’s my new go to and signature. Give this one a second chance if it doesn’t impress you much the first time. It’s as good as having a nice cup of tea.

It's a lavender, vanilla tea of the best sort. I don't know much about tea (and have never had a "london fog") but it feels kind of Earl Greyish. This is a lovely, cozy, comforting type of fragrance. I've had others ask if it has cucumber in it but I don't smell that. I've worn in on rainy summer days and overcast, damp winter days so far. It calls to me in that type of weather. I started with a sample, moved on to a 5 ml decant then to a 10 ml travel. Last step was putting it on my xmas list for a full bottle! Worth sampling if you like that dna. Also the fact the Brandt makes 10ml travel sizes available gives them an extra star from me.

I'm not sure what others are smelling, but I'm a daily London Fog drinker. Hell I even named my cat Earl Gray. To me this smells like the most perfectly blended, steepened, slightly sweetened mug of Earl Gray London Fog. It's so beautiful and comforting, it's a memory forward perfume. I think that's what you need to be seeking with this blend. The perfect warm hot tea and bergamot. The light touch of lavender and citrus sweetened with a bit of milk and honey. While you sit in a coffee shop on a foggy day with a book. This perfume is a mug of comfort in a bottle and for all my Earl Gray London Fog aficionados.

Beautiful impression of a London Fog- starts off with a good dose of bergamot and some lactonic and spicy notes. I definitely get sandalwood throughout the lifetime of the fragrance- the lavender and honey start off pretty prominent and then fade away to a white musk as it wears. I think the level of smokiness is perfect for this type of fragrance, but I would've liked the tea note to even be a bit stronger. Longevity is a decent few hours. I think I might like this better than BDK Gris Charnel! I've never tried Monday by Arielle Shoshana but that's for sure next on my list.

The bergamot opening in this is really intense, verging on lemon verbena cleaner. I feel like this needs to be better advertised to manage people's expectations with this one. I found that opening pretty off-putting and disappointing as I was fully expecting a delicious, creamy London Fog. BUT! As it developed on skin the citrus mellowed and I was able to get hints of creamy tea, vanilla and sandalwood. It's a more citrusy interpretation of a London Fog and now that I know that I really do enjoy it. Anyone trying to sell their bottle?

This starts off on the skin with a strong citrus, bergamot, and lavender scent I don't care for--it reminds me almost of an overpriced "Lemon Verbena" cleaning product you'd get at in one of those resort town boutiques that sells monogrammed dish towels. But wow is it worth waiting for it to dry down! That harshness fades down into a beautiful, creamy, honeyed earl gray that really does remind me of a london fog. I wish it had more longevity, but a little goes a long way, so I don't mind reapplying throughout the day.

This is so pretty - a word I don’t usually use for perfumes, but it suits this one. On first spray, you get the citrus and tea, and the vanilla/sandalwood/smokiness evolves as you wear. It lasts surprisingly well for its delicate notes. I tried this in the dead of summer and was worried that the vanilla would be overbearing on a hot day, but it was very wearable. I never get compliments on my perfume but two coworkers mentioned that they liked this and asked what it was!

I purchased a 10mL travel spray from Brandt in a discovery set. This is divine. Blended so well. Do NOT let the smoke note scare you off, as it is not to my nose the most notable part of this fragrance—the smoke note gives it more of a hot tea effect than anything. This is a gorgeous perfume. It lasts on my skin for 12+ hours and longer on clothes, with a quiet projection. My only wish is better sillage. Already signed up to be notified when it restocks!

This is a lovely fragrance, and smells exactly like what it is supposed to evoke: a London Fog, which is a kind of latté made with Earl Grey tea instead of espresso and sweetened with vanilla and honey. The sweetness here is blessedly light, so you won't feel like you're attacking people with it, and the ingredients are first-rate. If this weren't so ridiculously expensive I would buy a bottle, but it's just too pricey for me.

I like this. The only hesitation is that I don’t want a 100ml bottle. Why do fragrance houses insist on only releasing 100ml. It’s ridiculous! I feel like they’re hurting their own sales... I know I’m not the only one that’s like “mmm nice, but a 50ml or 30ml bottle would do me” especially if you tend to blind buy! It’s like they don’t understand their market! 😤 ... So, to sum up... I’ll be getting a full bottle of this 👀

I got a sample of this from a friend who didn’t like it, and was extremely surprised at how much I LOVED it on my skin! Initially a fresh citrus, it dries down to a smoky, creamy vanilla. Love the earl grey note here, my favourite type of black tea, I also pick up the lavender note a tiny bit too. Feels mysterious but also calming, I used up the sample super quickly... extremely desperate for a full bottle of it now!!!

London Fog is a perfect beginner niche fragrance that's both aromatic and smoky. It starts with a bright and fresh bergamot opening that quickly dissipates as the creamy warmth from the milk and black tea takes over. This is the perfect comfort fragrance for a rainy day. It wears close to the skin but lasts for quite a while, at least 8 hours on skin and even longer on clothes. Highly recommend this beauty.

I am addicted to this fragrance. A very milky, honeyed earl grey tea. Super sophisticated, photorealistic, creamy, lactonic, just enough smoke to make it mysterious but not burnt. My husband said if I like this fragrance so much I could just wash myself with earl grey tea lol. I see why people say this is overpriced. I agree. I still love it and might get a travel size as my guilty pleasure.

This is such a hidden gem. A warm, cozy, mildly spicy earl grey tea with a hint of milk and vanilla. It reminds me of the rainy day I spent in Cardiff, Wales with my daughter. We ducked out of the downpour into this beautiful cafe that was like an old victorian living room. We ordered London Fog tea and watched the people walk past. I'll always remember that day when I smell this fragrance.

This is the most gourmand tea fragrance I’ve tried. I can smell all the notes and it’s as if I am deeply inhaling a London Fog latte. I think I will reach for this during the fall and winter, because as I am trying it now, it isn’t the spring scent I’m looking for. It smells like Dear Polly and Choux Choux had a lovely baby.