Nichola Murphy Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Luxury fragrance brand Penhaligon’s has mini gift sets and gorgeous perfumes to please all your family and friends.
If you haven’t already heard of Penhaligon’s then you need to listen up, because this could be the answer to your Christmas gift shopping prayers this year. We’ve all experienced the last minute panic when it comes to shopping for loved ones around the festive period, especially when it comes to buying a gift for those that seem to have it all (there’s always one!) That can all be a thing of the past with this luxury fragrance brand – it’s even been a go-to for royals past and present.
Picture the scene – it’s 1870 and Cornish barber William Penhaligon has travelled to London and opened his own perfume and fragrance shop. Starting with Hammam Bouquet, a fragrance inspired by the scent of the Turkish Baths on Jermyn Street, the brand has since produced a number of heavenly scents, from citrus to lavender, woods and spices.
With such a wide variety of products on offer, there is something for everyone, and they even come with individual backstories. Men can be difficult to buy for, but the ‘Tragedy of Lord George Eau de Parfum‘ is the perfect option for your dad or partner with its fabulous mixture of sophisticated brandy, shaving soap and tonka bean notes.
The website states: “Lord George is a wealthy and respected man, the archetypal patriarch. He seems to embody the noblest values of the aristocracy: virtue, respect, loyalty and faithfulness.” And if you’re looking for a his and hers gift for the in-laws, you’re in luck because there is a similar women’s version called ‘The Coveted Duchess Rose Eau de Parfum‘.
Featuring mandarin, rose and musky wood, it is described as “a not so innocent fresh rose.” What’s more, they both come in beautifully crafted bottles, the first featuring a gold stag’s head while the second has a delicate fox face – what’s not to love?
If you’re undecided about what they’ll like, then a mini gift set is certainly the way forward. Why not let your dad pick his favourite of the five bottles that come in the ‘For The Jolly Gent’ gift set, or give a friend the full pampering experience with the mini Luna fragrance, shower gel and body lotion from the ‘For the starry-eyed’ cracker.
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I know, it’s seems super complicated and, to be honest, it doesn’t really need to be. Here’s a top-level breakdown so you know the real difference and can now choose the right fragrance option for you.
What are Top Notes, Base Notes, and Medium Notes?
Top Notes: These are typically lighter scents and what you’ll smell first.
Base Notes: These are typically bolder and stronger scents that you’re left with after applying the cologne.
Medium Notes: These are typically your more fruity notes that combine with your top and bottom notes. It pretty much ties everything together.
Overall, the notes are the notes (if that makes sense), but the overall smell is going to differ person to person and how they truly interact with your own body’s chemistry. The notes are a good overall guide so you know what you’re getting out of the cologne, but don’t be afraid if you see a note that you may not love, it doesn’t mean the entire cologne will smell like that. It’s just how they all work together.
Base Notes: These are typically bolder and stronger scents that you’re left with after applying the cologne.
Medium Notes: These are typically your more fruity notes that combine with your top and bottom notes. It pretty much ties everything together.
Overall, the notes are the notes (if that makes sense), but the overall smell is going to differ person to person and how they truly interact with your own body’s chemistry. The notes are a good overall guide so you know what you’re getting out of the cologne, but don’t be afraid if you see a note that you may not love, it doesn’t mean the entire cologne will smell like that. It’s just how they all work together.
