Penhaligon's 1963 EDT

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Extract of Limes

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Penhaligon's Extract of Limes is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1963. Extract of Limes opens with Lemon, Lime, and Petitgrain, and settles into a heart of Neroli. Penhaligon's's Extract of Limes carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a real 'love it or hate it' frag, mostly because it's such an authentic lime. But even the biggest fans admit it's got the longevity of a fruit fly, making it a bit of a scandalous waste for the price tag.
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Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime47%
Lemon30%
Petitgrain23%
Heartas listed
Neroli100%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its intensely fresh and invigorating citrus profile makes it ideal for sport and casual wear, especially in hot weather. However, its notoriously poor longevity and sillage mean it won't last long enough for a date or formal event, and its 'cleaning fluid' vibe might be unwelcome in an office setting.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

It's all about the limes, sunshine. This scent opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of zesty lime and lemon, underscored by a green, slightly bitter petitgrain. The heart introduces a subtle whisper of neroli, adding a touch of sophisticated floral cleanliness, but it never truly steers away from its citrus core. While fresh and invigorating, some find the overwhelmingly realistic lime note a bit too close to household cleaners for comfort.

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