Penhaligon's 2016 EDP

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The Revenge of Lady Blanche

by Daphné Bugey

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Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Daphné Bugey. The Revenge of Lady Blanche opens with Hyacinth and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Angelica, Iris, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Penhaligon's's The Revenge of Lady Blanche carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A refined and quietly mischievous green floral that whispers privilege and poise. Understated, powdery and aristocratic, yet with a sly, fresh twist that intrigues and soothes in equal measure.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Classic
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The Revenge of Lady Blanche Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Hyacinth50%
Narcissus50%
Heartas listed
Iris40%
Angelica31%
Ginger29%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp green florals and powdery facets make this especially suited to spring and early fall, while its freshness can work in summer. Its subtlety is less fitting for winter's cold air.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its elegant softness and restrained sillage make it ideal for office or daytime wear and understated dates, while lacking the projection for more formal or energetic situations.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

The Revenge of Lady Blanche opens with the crisp, verdant bite of narcissus, enveloped in a veil of fresh green stems and dew. A heart of buttery orris and sweet pea lends a soft, powdery elegance, evoking silk gloves and afternoon tea. Underneath, creamy sandalwood and powdery musk anchor the scent with a gentle warmth, while the green facet lingers throughout. This is a perfume of subtle aristocracy - an olfactory portrait of a poised, enigmatic lady with a secretive smile.

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