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William Henry Penhaligon born in Penzance in 1948, a barber. Opens shop in Jermyn Street with Jeavons as partner. Company fell apart after his death, revived in 1975 by Sheila Pickles. Penhaligons do not advertise in the media, its products are given a strong, traditional, high-quality image by the classic glass-stopperred bottles and nostalgic labelling. In 1987 becomes part of Laura Ashley Group
Eau de Verveine Penhaligons
1870
A rich citrus unisex edt. Re-launched in 1949 and again in 1999
Eau Sans Pareil Penhaligons
1870
A crisp aromatic fougère fragrance (unisex) Re-launched in 1992
Esprit de Lavande Penhaligons
1870
Alternatively 'Esprit de Lavendes', an aromatic floral fragrance Re-launched 1976 and again in 1992. Discontinued in 2003
Esprit de Roi Penhaligons
1870
A citrus cologne
Extrait of Limes Penhaligons
1870
A rich citrus masculine unisex cologne. Re-launched in1962 and again in 1992
Hammam Bouquet Penhaligons
1872
Created by William Henry Penhaligon; a floral-woody masculine edt with top notes of bergamot and jasmine, heart notes of lavender and rose on base notes of sandalwood and cedar.
Hammam Bouquet Penhaligons
1872
As above but as an after shave
English Fern Penhaligons
1890
Created by William Henry Penhaligon; a classical aromatic masculine fougère edt based on lime, bergamot, true fern extract, carnation, rose, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, moss and vanilla; in conjunction with a range of toiletries
Blenheim Bouquet Penhaligons
1902
Created by William Henry Penhaligon; a green edt and edt spray for men, with notes of thyme, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, oak moss and sandalwood. Re-launched in 1981
Blenheim Bouquet Penhaligons
1902
As above but as an aftershave; presented in a special limited edition bottle to mark the company's centenary
Elizabethan Rose Penhaligons
1910
Created by William Henry Penhaligon; a classical floral edt spray with notes of green apples, rose, jasmine and oak moss. Presented in Penhaligons traditional round bottle. Re-launched in 1984
Cornubia Penhaligons
1910
A floriental parfum extract with notes of bergamot, ylang-ylang, lemon, orange blossom, clove pink, coriander, rose and sandalwood. Re-launched in 1991. Presented in Penhaligons traditional clear round bottle with its frosted orb stopper and a purple cord round its neck. Launched in conjunction with a range of toiletry products
Lords Penhaligons
1911
Created by William Henry Penhaligon; a citrus-woody edc spray with top notes of bergamot, lemon, petit grain and basil, heart notes of lavender and lily-of-the-valley on base notes of geranium, labdanum, patchouli and oak moss. Re-launched in 1985 with a range of toiletries.
Lords Penhaligons
1911
As above but as an aftershave
Eau de Cologne Penhaligons
1927
Re-launched in 1992; a classical citrus fragrance
Gardenia Penhaligons
1976
A crisp single note floral fragrance
Primrose Penhaligons
1976
A classical floral rose fragrance
Violetta Penhaligons
1976
Sub-titled 'a perfume extract'; soft sweet powdery floral notes
Esprit du Roi Penhaligons
1976
A crisp citrus unisex fragrance. Re-launched in 1989
Lily of the Valley Penhaligons
1976
A fresh green floral 'scent parfum extract': a Victorian-type of fragrance with top notes of bergamot, middle notes of lily of the valley on base notes on sandalwood and oak moss.
Lily of the Valley Penhaligons
1976
A fresh green floral edt
Night Scented Stock Penhaligons
1976
A rich floral-carnation fragrance
Orange Blossom Penhaligons
1976
A floral fragrance
The Language of Flowers - Night Scented Stock Penhaligons
1976
The Language of Flowers - Orange Blossom Penhaligons
1976
An edt spray
The Language of Flowers - Primrose Penhaligons
1976
The Language of Flowers -Gardenia, Night Scented Stock and Primrose Penhaligons
1976
Jubilee Bouquet Penhaligons
1977
A woody floral fragrance with notes of bergamot, lavender, jasmine, cedar and sandalwood. Discontinued in 1993
Ormolu Penhaligons
1977
A crisp woody oriental edt with notes of French jasmine and lily of the valley on oak moss and sandalwood base with green notes of walnut leaves. Presented as an eau de toilette spray with other toiletry products. Re-launched in 1994; presented in a special limited edition bottle in 2002 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Bluebell - Woodland Hyacinth Penhaligons
1978
A fresh green floral parfum extract; part of a 'line'
Bluebell - Woodland Hyacinth Penhaligons
1978
As above but as an edt spray
Victorian Posy Penhaligons
1979
Created for the garden Exhibition at Londons Victoria and Albert Museum, for which the latter still receives royalties. A floral parfum extract with top notes of lemon, orange, hyacinth, camomile and galbanum, heart notes of violet, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley on base notes of amber, sandalwood, patchouli, oak moss and vetiver. Presented in their traditional glass-stoppered bottle, which has green and brown swirls effects in the glass, as a perfume extract, an edt with other toiletry products.
Bluebell Penhaligons
1985
Racquet Formula Penhaligons
1989
A classical aromatic fougère cologne for men, with notes of lemon, lime, mandarin, lavender, rose, jasmine, geranium, olibanum, vanilla, labdanum and oak moss.
Racquet Formula Penhaligons
1989
As above but as an aftershave
Esprit de Roi Penhaligons
1992
Re-launched as a crisp citrus cologne
Quercus Penhaligons
1996
A fresh citrus masculine edt spray with top notes of cardamom, lime, lemon, mandarin, galbanum and bergamot, heart notes of jasmine and lily of the valley on base notes of sandalwood, oak moss and musk. The classic glass-stoppered bottle has a minimalist label that gives a modern impressionistic note; this is in contrast to the familiar nostalgic label.
Neroli Penhaligons
1998
A citrus floral fragrance.
Love Potion No 9 Penhaligons
1998
A fresh green floral-oriental edt spray, inspired by the ‘rhythm & blues’ hit by the Clovers of the 1950s, it was originally created for a one-off Valentines Day gift but was so popular that it is in their main range. With green top notes, rich floral heart notes on base notes of precious woods and amber. The pink fragrance is presented in the traditional Penhaligons bottle with a black label. Re- named in 2001 as (see below)
Penhaligon's Castile Penhaligon's
1999
A classical citrus unisex fragrance
LP No: 9 for Ladies Penhaligons
2001
An oriental fragrance with notes of clove coriander, galbanum, lemon, neroli, mandarin, lavender, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose, tonka bean, amber, oak moss, vanilla, cypress and sandalwood
LP No: 9 for Men Penhaligons
2001
A spicy edt with notes of bergamot, orange, lemon, mandarin, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cardamom, rosemary, balsam, amber, vetiver, precious woods, sandalwood and musk
Zizonia Penhaligons
2001
A unisex edt with exotic warm rich spicy notes
Artemisia Penhaligons
2002
Inspired by the 17th centaury woman painter Artemisia Gentileschi; the edp a fusion of jasmine tea, flowers, floral green notes and vanilla on a base of precious woods and warm amber. The first Penhaligons fragrance to be created as an edp not an edt
Malabah Penhaligon's
2003
An edp
Endymoin Penhaligon's
2004
A masculine cologne
Lavandula Eau de Parfum Penhaligon's
2004
A floral fragrance with notes of Clary sage, cinnamon, pepper, lavender, amber, tonka bean, sandalwood and musk
Castile Penhaligons
An aromatic fragrance with notes of orange blossom, pettitgrain, bergamot, neroli, rose, precious woods and musk
Elizabethan Rose Extract Penhaligons
English Fern Penhaligons
As above but as an aftershave
Victorian Posy Penhaligons
As above but as an edt
Violetta Penhaligons
As above but as a toilet water
Cornubia Penhaligons
As above but as an edt spray
Ead de C Penhaligons
English Classics - Eau de Cologne Penhaligons
A cologne spray
English Classics - Eau de Verveine Penhaligons
A cologne spray
English Classics - Eau Sans Pareil Penhaligons
A cologne spray
English Classics - Esprit de Lavande Penhaligons
A cologne spray
English Classics - Esprit du Roi Penhaligons
A cologne spray
English Classics - Extract of Limes Penhaligons
A cologne spray
   
     
       
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