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EMPRESSA
$275
The Empressa leaves an impression. Her eau de parfum is laced with peach, vanilla and shimmering blood orange, as bright and stirring as the dawn. Her smile? Warm, lustrous, and unforgettable.
100 ml Eau de Parfum
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Empressa is inspired by the beauty of pearls, precious silks and fine fabrics transported through London to adorn women of power and influence.
Head Note
Bergamot
Heart Note
Peach
Base Note
Patchouli
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Reviews
12 reviews
by Alison Horn
by Maina Jansari
Penhaligon's Fragrance Team Member GWQ
This scent is so luxurious and sensual. Bursting with blood orange and mandarin makes the fragrance so vibrant and uplifting, then the warmth of the vanilla, amber and patchouli makes the essence on your skin feels so exotic and rich! Settles into a creamy complex fragrance. Juicy and Beautiful!
by Andrew Moorehouse
PENHALIGON'S FRAGRANCE TEAM MEMBER - STORE
A sparkling Bouquet in a bottle, Empressa is beautifully uplifting and never fails to make me feel happy whenever I smell it. It starts off with a beautiful succulent orange and juicy peach which soon warms into the sweetness of vanilla. This is the perfect combination for all citrus and floral lovers as it offers the best of both fragrance families combined together in an exquisite cocktail of juices.
by Ellie Gomery
Penhaligon’s Fragrance Team member, HQ
Empressa is like wrapping a cashmere blanket around yourself. The vanilla notes ignites feeling of warmth and luxury.
by Alyson Eadie
Penhaligon's Fragrance Team Member, Cambridge
My all time favourite Penhaligon's scent, Empressa is a sparkling mix of Blood Orange, Peach, Cassis and Vanilla fit for an Empress. Silky, seductive and indulgent, especially layered with the matching Empressa Body and Hand Wash, and Body and Hand Lotion.
by Alyson Eadie
Penhaligon's Fragrance Team Member, Cambridge
My all time favourite Penhaligon's scent, Empressa is a sparkling mix of Blood Orange, Peach, Cassis and Vanilla fit for an Empress. Silky, seductive and indulgent, especially layered with the matching Empressa Body and Hand Wash, and Body and Hand Lotion.
by Helene Roblette
PENHALIGON’S FRAGRANCE TEAM MEMBER, HQ
Empressa is such a comforting scent. The warmth of the vanilla balanced by the freshness of the peach and citrus remind me of my mom's perfume when growing up. It feels bold and at the same time soothing like an intoxicating dream.
by Michelle Tan
Penhaligon’s Fragrance Team member, ION
Empressa, you can never go wrong with Empressa! Bright, uplifting, fun! Juicy fruits, sensual floral, layered spices, cocoa, and patchouli to round them all up! Pair individually with Halfeti/Lothair/Elisabethan Rose, to name a few of my favorite layerings, for more depth if you like!
by Alisha Hylands
Penhaligon’s Fragrance Team member, Bicester Village
Empresses is my favourite of all time!! This is the perfume which introduced me to this wonderful perfume world. I love it because it’s fruity and fresh. Most importantly, it sits on my skin so well and it does last whole day. I always use this as my daily perfume and it goes well with any occasion! ❤️
by Chloe Perucca-White
Penhaligons fragrance team member, Bicester
Empressa is such a divine feminine fragrance. I love that it’s so beautifully sweet without being to overpowering, the mandarin and blood orange give a lovely freshness without being too floral.
by Ellie Jones
Penhaligon’s Fragrance Team Member, HQ
Empressa is the fragrance I turn to when I feel indecisive as it never disappoints. My favourite note in fragrance is Peach because it reminiscent of my childhood and growing up in the Peach State of Georgia. It shines through the patchouli and vanilla notes.
by Jo Kemp
Love It
Bought this as a treat for my Birthday, absolutely love it, lasts all day and makes me feel special
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I absolutely adore Empressa. Without exaggeration - everytime I wear it someone compliments me and asks what I'm wearing. It smells classy and expensive. If you like Coco Mademoiselle you will LOVE this!