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Which Should You Buy?
A luminous green floral that captures the essence of an English garden in bloom - dewy, uplifting, and refined, this is Penhaligon's at its most serene and subtly aristocratic.
This one's proper Marmite - you'll either adore its dry, clean woody iris or find it a painfully generic, sour mess. Some call it an elegant staple, others a 'granny' scent. Consider yourself warned.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 32% | 21% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 1% |
| Sweet | 12% | 6% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 47% | 60% |
| Earthy | 7% | 18% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 10% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The high concentration of fresh florals, green notes, and mimosa makes this scent ideal for spring and early summer, evoking blooming gardens and lush greenery. Its lightness and lack of heavy base notes render it less suited for cold winter months.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and powdery character makes it appropriate for daily wear, the office, and casual outings. Moderate projection and elegant florality give it some versatility for dates or more formal settings, but it may not be bold enough for evening or sporty occasions.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its clean, noticeable but not overwhelming sillage and decent longevity make it a solid choice for the office or casual daily wear without being too distracting. It’s too understated for a date night, but polished enough for less formal business settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery accords and Cedar notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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