Penhaligon perfume

strawb_shortcake

I'm looking for some feedback on Penhaligon, I really fancy treating myself  to one despite never smelling one. 
The nearest shop is about an hour away and given the current situation I'm not really sure on about going to the shops just to browse.
But if feedback is positive I'd be inclined to include go and combine with Christmas shopping.

Typically if I'm buying perfume for myself it's an old Caroline Herrera as it's only £20
If my Husband is paying then it'll be a Prada perfume I'll pick.
I rarely spend money on myself and its usually because I dither about treating myself 

TIA

Dox

annabanana82 said:

I'm looking for some feedback on Penhaligon, I really fancy treating myself  to one despite never smelling one. 

Why? Surely the whole point of perfume is how it smells when you've applied it? What smells great in the bottle, or when applied to one person, can smell wholly different when used by someone else.

strawb_shortcake

Dox said:

annabanana82 said:

I'm looking for some feedback on Penhaligon, I really fancy treating myself  to one despite never smelling one. 

Why? Surely the whole point of perfume is how it smells when you've applied it? What smells great in the bottle, or when applied to one person, can smell wholly different when used by someone else.

Well I've ordered some samples, but I have found some perfumes have different longevity once on the skin. 
It is of course very subjective, lots of people rave about Jo Malone perfumes I'm indifferent about the scents but I can appreciate it's a higher quality perfume than others.

Silvertabby

Dox said:

annabanana82 said:

I'm looking for some feedback on Penhaligon, I really fancy treating myself  to one despite never smelling one. 

Why? Surely the whole point of perfume is how it smells when you've applied it? What smells great in the bottle, or when applied to one person, can smell wholly different when used by someone else.

Elizabeth Arden 'Blue Grass' smells like Vick's vapour rub on me.

MalMonroe

I wouldn't bother until coronavirus is out of the way. You won't be able to go anywhere of note so why not just save your money for now?

There was a time when I was out with a friend and she said "oh, I really love your perfume, what is it?" I had to tell her I wasn't wearing any - so I'm still not sure if it was just my shampoo/conditioner or deodorant she was fooled by. I mean, that made me wonder if it was worth spending money on perfume anyway, if I could smell good without. My favourites are Chanel No.5 (which someone I worked with said was just for old women)(!!) and Obsession by Calvin Klein. 

Another problem with perfume I've found is that if you go out with another couple, or if you go out with another woman, your perfumes can (and often do) clash something awful!

Emmia

Silvertabby said:

Dox said:

annabanana82 said:

I'm looking for some feedback on Penhaligon, I really fancy treating myself  to one despite never smelling one. 

Why? Surely the whole point of perfume is how it smells when you've applied it? What smells great in the bottle, or when applied to one person, can smell wholly different when used by someone else.

Elizabeth Arden 'Blue Grass' smells like Vick's vapour rub on me.

Chanel No.5 is not great on me, but smells amazing on a colleague.

I always get positive comments on CK Be,  Molecule 01 and either Tom Ford's Black Orchid or Ombre Leather.

I personally wouldn't buy any perfume (irrespective of cost) without trying it first, and leaving it on for a few hours to see how it lasts / develops. 

strawb_shortcake

@MalMonroeBecause I've spent I've spent the last 6 months saving, I have some fun money set aside and I want to treat myself, options at this time are of course limited and no I'm not going anywhere remotely exciting for the foreseeable, I'd just like something nice. 

I've always walked past Penhaligon's wistfully, I've no idea why I've just always been drawn to the shop, and as many London shops I just walked by because they looked expensive. I can now afford some higher end treats. 
But I know absolutely no one that's ever had one of their fragrances, so was hoping for someones views on them.

I was out from a man with work, who smelt incredible and would not admit to wearing aftershave, was insistent it was his natural smell. In his case I think it was just a line he used

Dox

Why not spend £20 on Penhaligon's scent library: https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/fragrances/shop-all/scent-library-000000000065151356

That should give you a better idea of which of their perfumes is going to be the luxury you hoped for in terms of how it smells/lasts on your skin and you won't have wasted too much of your hard-saved cash if you don't like any of them.

strawb_shortcake

Dox said:

Why not spend £20 on Penhaligon's scent library: https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/fragrances/shop-all/scent-library-000000000065151356

That should give you a better idea of which of their perfumes is going to be the luxury you hoped for in terms of how it smells/lasts on your skin and you won't have wasted too much of your hard-saved cash if you don't like any of them.

Thank you, I've paid £5.50 for 4 samples that'll hopefully be with me soon 

jon81uk

Its not Penhaligons, but I bought some Miller Harris scent for my husband last year, which is also quite pricey. I spent about 20 minutes in the store smelling various scents and going back and forth, the sales person was quite happy to keep spraying papers with the samples until I decided on one I liked. He loved it and it is lasting very well.

strawb_shortcake

jon81uk said:

Its not Penhaligons, but I bought some Miller Harris scent for my husband last year, which is also quite pricey. I spent about 20 minutes in the store smelling various scents and going back and forth, the sales person was quite happy to keep spraying papers with the samples until I decided on one I liked. He loved it and it is lasting very well.

My samples have arrived, Halfeti was the one I was drawn to. It's quite masculine but very intoxicating. I'm going to try the others then take a trip to my nearest shop and treat myself.