Taylor of London is a historic British perfume house established in 1770 by John Taylor, who began as a barber and perfumer in Bond Street, London. The company gained prominence during the Victorian era and received a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria in 1893.

The brand became particularly renowned for its English floral fragrances and bath products during the mid-20th century. Their signature scent, Tweed, launched in 1933, became their most iconic and successful fragrance. Tweed is a classic chypre-floral composition featuring lavender, bergamot, geranium, jasmine, ylang-ylang, oakmoss and patchouli. It remains popular among vintage perfume enthusiasts and is still in production today.

Other notable fragrances from their collection include Panache (1971), a fresh floral-aldehydic scent, and Taylor of London Lily of the Valley, which was particularly successful during the 1960s and 1970s. The brand also produced popular masculine fragrances like English Leather and Royal Regiment.

Beyond fragrances, Taylor of London became well-known for their bath and body products, particularly their luxury soaps, talcum powders, and bath essences. Their Rose Geranium soap was especially popular during the mid-20th century.

In recent decades, the brand has undergone several ownership changes but continues to produce traditional English fragrances and toiletries. Their current range includes updated versions of classic scents as well as bath and body products. The Tweed collection has expanded to include body lotion, soap, and talcum powder.

Today, Taylor of London maintains its reputation for quintessentially British fragrances at accessible price points. While the formulations of some historic fragrances have been modified due to regulatory changes and ingredient availability, they still retain their characteristic English character. The brand remains particularly popular among consumers seeking traditional British perfumery and those interested in vintage-style fragrances.