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Penhaligon's

Lavandula

Perfumer: Jean-Pierre Béthouart

2004UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10
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147 ratings
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Penhaligon's Lavandula is a fresh, green unisex scent built around lavender and black pepper, softened by tonka bean and vanilla.

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

How does it perform?

From 120 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery

What does Lavandula smell like?

It opens with black pepper, cinnamon and basil, a spicy, green start. In the heart, lavender, lily of the valley and clary sage lead, with a powdery floral softness. The base of tonka bean, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens it and dries down on a woody footing.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as both. It has been discontinued. Caron Pour Un Homme and Harry Lehmann Lavendelblüte have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Black pepper
    • Cinnamon
    • Basil
  2. First hours

    • Lavender
    • Lily of the valley
    • Clary sage
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean
    • Amber
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Spring
  • 32%
    Summer
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 9%
    Winter
  • Casual
    28%
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Office
    24%
  • Evening
    11%
  • Nighttime
    7%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026