Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon’s is perhaps the world’s most esteemed fragrance house, entertaining discerning noses – be they royalty or not.
Once upon a time in Cornwall
This is the story of a cornish barber William Penhaligon who travelled to London and opened up shop next to London’s finest tailors. Who received the royal warrant and trimmed the Shah of Persia’s beard. At a time when one’s toilette was of primordial concern and to be a gentleman was an affair of great application.
Victoria was Queen, antiseptic was making its first appearance — and ankles were considered titillating stuff.
It is 1870. Heritage, Empire and Portraiture establish the order of the day. (Most of the time.)
Since that time Penhaligon’s became the world’s most esteemed fragrance house, with a rich heritage interlaced with British history, aristocracy and culture. Awarded with Royal Warrant, Penhaligon’s is entertaining the world’s nostrils with a dose of Britishness.
Fine Fragrances for Life’s Tireless Connoisseurs
Drawing on 150 years of perfumery, each scent creation has its own story to tell… of tradition, history, myth… always with a little whimsy or twist of quirkiness that brings it into the modern day.
Today, Penhaligon’s scents are still made in England using the finest rare ingredients – from hand cold pressed bergamot, to jasmine at twice the price of gold.
3 of Penhaligon’s bestsellers were meticulously selected to create Guest Amenities Collections that transform a hotel stay into an olfactive adventure.
Rifle through Penhaligon’s fragrant delights to unveil the historic stories behind the British Tales collection with Quercus and Blenheim Bouquet – timeless classics to scent yourself royal.
Hop on a daring discovery journey with Halfeti perfumed by the fabled black rose – one of the most Penhaligon’s loved fragrances from the Trade Routes collection.
A Splendidly British Olfactive Adventure
A perfect fit for ladies and gents with exceptional taste; displaying good judgment and perfect decorum, but not afraid to veer off the tracks to show a little personality.
Blenheim Bouquet
What greater pleasure is there than sinking into a perfectly perfumed bath? Or if one prefers a vertical morning routine, fear not, Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet collection will have you ship shape in a jiffy.
Blenheim Bouquet is a masterpiece of tailoring and was first created for the Duke of Marlborough, and by jove it shows. Just like the most refined British humour, it is dry. Like the best gin, aromatic. An invigorating daytime cocktail of citrus oils, spices and woods – as versatile as a bowtie, able to transcend the infidelities of Time.
Quercus
What greater pleasure is there than sinking into a perfectly perfumed bath? Oh, and don’t forget to maximize one’s benefits (and alone time) with some post-bath moisturization. What joy!
A cologne fragrance of some sophistication, named for the iconic English oak. Basil, bright & fresh, accompanied by clean white floral notes create the most singular airy freshness; whereas a woody, mossy depth brings one happily back to earth. It’s familiar, but also terribly strange.
