155 community ratings

Brilliantly British

Name: Brilliantly British
Brand: Penhaligon's

Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
155 ratings

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Penhaligon's Brilliantly British pairs the fresh, floral side of lavender with the gourmand sweetness of salted caramel, and it suits men and women alike.

Compare

Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 128 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Benzoin Provençal lavender Labdanum Musk

Salted caramel

True lavender

Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Creamy

What does Brilliantly British smell like?

Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, though the masculine vote is sizeable, so it sits comfortably on either.

The notes read as one whole: Provençal lavender, true lavender and bergamot carry the freshness, while benzoin and labdanum build a warm, spicy base. Salted caramel pulls the scent towards the gourmand and creamy, and musk softens it all. A green touch keeps the lavender crisp.