Penhaligon's 1978 EDT

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Bluebell

by Michael Pickthall

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Penhaligon's Bluebell is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978, created by Michael Pickthall. Bluebell opens with Citrus, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Cyclamen, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cinnamon, Clove, and Galbanum. Penhaligon's's Bluebell carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

An ethereal green floral that captures the heart of an English spring. Bluebell is delicate, nostalgic, and quietly enchanting, perfect for those who adore understated, natural beauty.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Bluebell Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

Bluebell shines in spring with its delicate, green florals echoing new growth and fresh air. Its light freshness also works in milder summer days, but it lacks the warmth or weight for cool weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its gentle projection and crisp, natural feel make it perfect for casual, daytime, and office wear. It is understated for formal events but fresh enough for sporty or outdoor occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Penhaligon's Bluebell Eau de Toilette opens with a dewy burst of lemon before unveiling a lush carpet of hyacinth, lily of the valley, and cyclamen, conjuring the scent of a morning in a bluebell wood. A ribbon of spicy clove and galbanum lends a crisp green edge, while hints of jasmine and rose add depth and softness. Elegant, airy, and quietly mysterious, it envelops the wearer in the pure tranquility of nature in bloom.

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