Gifting

From our brilliant bottlers to cheerful shopkeepers, there’s many a member of staff who keeps Penhaligon’s running shipshape.    

But we’d like to take a moment to acquaint you with our noble Coachpeople, who are responsible for delivering our wonderous wares all across the world. Every last one is an upstanding character, even if they do possess the odd foible and frailty.    

From glorious gift-wrapping to pitch-perfect personalisation, they truly are at your beck and call.   

Allow us to acquaint you with our noble entourage of handy helpers…  

BARNABUS

Barnabus

He delivers to all of London in one fell swoop thanks to his brute strength and telescopic limbs.  

Favourite Fragrance  

Which to choose! Juniper Sling, old boy.  

Useful Skill  

No top shelf is too high thanks to his telescopic limbs.  

Penhaligon’s Anecdote  

He first met Mr. Penhaligon when he wandered in for a wet shave.  

Preferred Store To Visit  

Kings Road  

Weekends Are Spent  

Playing rounders with the children.  

Tell Not A Soul…

He’s been caught throwing dice with the stable hand on more than one occasion.  

  

BERTRAND

Bertrand

He’s a lively conversationalist with a marvellous wit. He’d chat all day if he could, but with deliveries to make, and all. Must dash!  

Favourite Fragrance  

He has a penchant for Halfeti.  

Useful Skill  

Pairing products with the perfect trappings from Penhaligon’s Personalisation.   

Penhaligon’s Anecdote  

Walter Penhaligon and Bertrand put on a two man play of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last Easter.  

It was met with mixed reviews.  

Preferred Store To Visit  

Marina Bay Sands  

Weekends Are Spent  

Lost in a crossword or jigsaw puzzle.  

Tell Not A Soul…  

He detests his wife’s cooking, which explains his hound’s widening waistline.  
 

BERTRAND

Darcey

Leader of the pack. Master of all trades. Darcey set her eyes on success – and she’s never looked back.  

Favourite Fragrance  

Elisabethan Rose is a cut above the rest!  

Useful Skill  

Nicknamed ‘The Pigeon’, she always finds the fastest route.  

Penhaligon’s Anecdote  

William Penhaligon Junior claims her fresh baked banana bread is the best he’s ever tried.  

Preferred Store To Visit  

Harbour City  

Weekends Are Spent  

Brushing up on her painting prowess with a few watercolours by the Thames.  

Tell Not A Soul…  

Darcey has never indulged in a sherbet lemon. Not even once.  

TO GLORIOUS GIFTS

Further Reading

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