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We're Quite Sure You'll Enjoy Having This Chap On Your Arm​

Perhaps one would like to acquaint themselves with our eponymous founder, The Inimitable Mr. Penhaligon before coming to attached. Not to worry, we'd be more than happy to oblige such a request, though we simply must say that a scent as majestic as this is quite at home on the arm of any lady or gentleman. ​ 

​For those that require a tad more convincing, why not join the parade of keen noses sampling The inimitable Mr. Penhaligon. You need only pay for delivery. 

SAMPLE YOUR WARES BEFORE TAKING THE PLUNGE

Nothing is more evocative than a fragrance, which is why choosing one’s scent is oh so important. It is Penhaligon’s belief that it is essential to carefully consider what is right for your skin and even one’s personality.​ 

Perhaps you feel like your exacting standards of scent are never quite met?​ 

Well, it is Penhaligon’s utmost pleasure to offer you, our loyal clientele, a complimentary fragrance sample for one to olfactively peruse at one’s own leisure.

The Possibilities Are Endless

SOMETHING TO SWAY YOUR DECISION?

Would you like to acquaint yourself before you become too attached? ​ 

Now, now, it’s not every day an offer like this is on the table, but Penhaligon’s is a big believer in its fragrance. We would like to propose the opportunity of sampling William Penhaligon’s marvellous fragrance before devoting oneself to the particular scent.  ​ 

Your purchase will arrive with a complimentary sample along with its full-size version. This complimentary fragrance sample is for one to olfactively peruse. ​ 

We, of course, can only fathom how meaningful a fragrance is, and choosing correctly is crucial. And so, we must ask oneself, is this the one?​ 

Alas, if the scent isn’t to your liking, all you must do is simply return your sealed fragrance and we’ll see to it that you receive a full refund.

Let's Give It A Go
Head Notes

HEAD NOTES

Bergamot & Jasmine​

Heart Notes

HEART NOTES

Vetiver, Incense & Cedarwood​

Base Notes

BASE NOTES

Sandalwood & Ambroxan​

THE TRAGEDY OF LORD GEORGE​ 

Do come in, I’m sure we’ve met before... Noble patriarch of the Portraits Family, paragon of masculine elegance, Lord George welcomes with a scent of shaving soap and warming rum. But what secrets hide behind tradition?​  

Lord George
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THE COVERETED DUCHESS ROSE

Daughter of Lord George & Lady Blanche, a sparkling and obtensibly innocent scent of the youthful daughter of Lord George & Lady Blanche. A translucent floral fragrance, an English rose with hidden sensuality and thorns.​  

Duchess Rose
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AN OLFACTORY FICTION​ 

What are the secrets of the British aristocracy?​ Are they as well behaved, courteous and polite as they​ seem to be? “Portraits” is a tribute to the English spirit; between establishment, humour and provocation.​  

Portraits Family Collection
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