The Perfume Library

Lily of the Valley (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Penhaligon's · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette is a light, powdery floral where lily of the valley, jasmine and rose sit over fresh citrus and green tones. It opens with bergamot, lemon and geranium, which give it a bright, green start. In the heart, lily of the valley joins jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang, and the flowers stay soft and powdery. Sandalwood and oakmoss settle underneath as a calm, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Revlon Charlie Blue and Floris Bouquet de la Reine have a close profile.

Elisabethan Rose (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Penhaligon's · 1984

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Elisabethan Rose Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Aldehydes and geranium give it a light, lively start. The heart holds rose, violet and chamomile, and the accords point to a green, sweet, powdery floral character. Amber, musk and sandalwood soften the base into a woody, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters call it feminine and classic, and a fair share also wear it to the office. Penhaligon's Violetta and Floris White Rose have a close note and accord profile.

Bluebell (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Penhaligon's · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Bluebell Eau de Toilette opens with lemon and settles into a floral heart of rose, hyacinth and lily of the valley, a fresh, green fragrance for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters call it feminine, while others find it classic or modern. After the lemon opening, rose, cyclamen, lily of the valley, hyacinth and jasmine come forward. In the base, galbanum, cinnamon and clove add a green, spicy line, and the scent dries down woody and powdery.

Douro Eau de Portugal

8.1

Penhaligon's · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal opens with bergamot, lime and lavender, and carries that fresh citrus into a powdery fougère of oakmoss and sandalwood. Geranium, mandarin orange, lemon and basil give the top a green, lightly spicy edge. In the heart, neroli and lily of the valley soften the floral side. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss and musk dries down woody and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they wear it mainly for daily life, business and leisure. It is sold as a men's fragrance, and voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Loewe pour Homme and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.