Penhaligon's 1977 EDT

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Jubilee Bouquet

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Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1977. Jubilee Bouquet opens with Bergamot, Clove, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Penhaligon's's Jubilee Bouquet carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and very much an acquired taste for some, but a beloved, utterly unique vintage chypre for those who appreciate its complex, old-school charm. Others will find it a bit dusty and old-fashioned.
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Jubilee Bouquet 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

This is a serious, elegant scent, making it perfect for formal events and more subdued date nights. Its traditional chypre character and the community's association with a 'regal' feel make it less suitable for casual or sport settings, and its distinctiveness might be a bit much for a conservative office.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Jubilee Bouquet kicks off with a green, herbal burst of chamomile and bergamot, spiced up with a hint of clove. This quickly evolves into a sophisticated floral heart, where powdery violet and iris meet classic rose and jasmine, softened by ylang-ylang. The dry down is a rich, earthy embrace of oakmoss and sandalwood, balanced by warm amber and a touch of musk, leaving a refined, slightly soapy trail.

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