Victorian Posy
21 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Victorian Posy is a citrusy, green and floral chypre built on Amalfi lemon, galbanum and a heart of jasmine, violet and rose; it has been discontinued and reads feminine and classic.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
67% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Earthy
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
EarthyWhat does Victorian Posy smell like?
It opens fresh and green with Amalfi lemon, orange and galbanum, while chamomile and hyacinth lead into the floral side. Jasmine, violet and rose carry the heart, and vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss settle into a woody, earthy, powdery base.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure or business settings; most call it feminine and classic. Alfred Sung Sung (Eau de Toilette) and Floris Edwardian Bouquet (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Amalfi lemon
- Galbanum
- Chamomile
First hours
- Jasmine
- Violet
- Rose
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Summer
- 29%Spring
- 23%Autumn
- 19%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Casual25%
- Office23%
- Evening21%
- Daytime18%
- Nighttime11%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026