Penhaligon's 1872 EDT

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Hammam Bouquet

by Walter Penhaligon

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Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1872, created by Walter Penhaligon. Hammam Bouquet opens with Bergamot and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Penhaligon's's Hammam Bouquet carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A Victorian powder room in a bottle - Hammam Bouquet is a refined, tranquil, and deeply nostalgic floral with a soapy, musky backbone. A true classic for lovers of vintage sophistication.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Powdery
  • Elegant
  • Clean
Hammam Bouquet Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Iris27%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Hammam Bouquet leans powdery and aromatic, with fresh lavender and rose balanced by woody-musky depth, making it ideal for spring's transitional weather and cool fall days. The soft warmth works in mild winter but may feel too dense in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Elegant but not overpowering, its classic floral-powdery profile is versatile for office, casual, or date wear. The vintage character suits refined settings but is less fitting for sports or ultra-formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Hammam Bouquet opens with an aromatic breeze of lavender and rosemary, quickly enveloped by plush, powdery rose and subtle jasmine. The heart is soft and floral, edged by iris, giving a velvety, almost soapy texture. As it dries down, smooth sandalwood and cedar blend with musky, slightly animalic undertones and a whisper of amber, creating a contemplative, quietly opulent finish. The overall effect is serene, elegant, and timeless, as if stepping into a grand old-world bathhouse.

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