58 community ratings

Esprit du Roi

Name: Esprit du Roi
Brand: Penhaligon's

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

2011MenClassic

6.8/ 10

Community score
58 ratings

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Penhaligon's Esprit du Roi opens with mandarin orange, cardamom and bergamot in a fresh, green citrus start and settles on a woody base; made for men, it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

53% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange

Cardamom absolute

Davana

Tomato leaf

Citrus notes Aldehydes Bergamot Citron Mint

Heart notesfirst few hours

Egyptian geranium

Madagascan ylang-ylang

Honeysuckle Clove Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood Patchouli

Hyraceum

Raspberry Cedarwood White musk Ambergris Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody

What does Esprit du Roi smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions it gets the most votes for. Masculine leads the character votes, with classic and modern trailing behind.

The top is bright with mandarin orange, cardamom, bergamot and mint. In the heart, clove, jasmine and geranium bring a floral, spicy note. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, while raspberry adds a soft fruity touch. Joop! What About Adam and Hermès Eau de Cologne have a close profile.