Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Floral
100%
Fresh
85%
Woody
83%
Aldehydic
81%
Earthy
71%
Powdery
66%
White Floral
61%
Green
60%
Aromatic
56%
Iris
55%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Fresh, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, Fresh, Woody, and Aldehydic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Floral, Fresh, Woody, and Aldehydic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
White LinenbyEstée Lauderis a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women.White Linenwas launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Aldehydes, Lemon and Peach; middle notes are Hyacinth, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Lilac, Iris, Jasmine, Orris, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Honey, Amber and Tonka Bean.White Linen was created by Sophia Grojsman in 1978. It’s an intense fragrance built on the harmony of aldehydes, flowers, wood, amber and musk. The purity of white linen that dries in the sun, a cool elegance of white flowers and green notes. White Linen is classified as floral-aldehyde. Top notes include Bulgarina rose, jasmine…middle note is composed of orris, violet… the base is made of vetiver and oakmoss.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is White Linen office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.