Racquets
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
Votes lean masculine
27 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Racquets is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lift with a leathery, woody character and a slightly synthetic sheen; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
59% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
What does Racquets smell like?
Its longevity and projection are moderate, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine, so it suits anyone. These impressions rest on only a small number of votes, so treat them as a rough guide.
Lemon gives it a bright, clean edge. Woodleather®, ambroxan and gaiac wood anchor it in a woody, leathery, lightly spicy base, with a faintly synthetic polish running through the whole.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Spring
- 33%Summer
- 22%Autumn
- 6%Winter
- Daytime24%
- Casual24%
- Office24%
- Nighttime10%
- Evening10%
- Sport7%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026









