Penhaligon's
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Tarragon and lemon burst forth with sharp, almost herbal aggression, immediately joined by crisp bergamot and lavender that establish a cologne-like freshness. The geranium arrives green and slightly spicy, suggesting something far more complex beneath the surface brightness.
Carnation and jasmine soften the composition, whilst cinnamon and amber ascend from the base, creating a warm, slightly dusty florality that's powdery yet spiced. The woody notes (cedar and patchouli) begin their emergence, grounding the once-bright composition into something decidedly more sophisticated and earthen.
Musk, vanilla, and amber establish themselves as the primary voices, with cedar and patchouli providing dry, almost smoky support. The fragrance becomes increasingly amber-forward and powdery, the florals and spice fading to whispers, leaving behind a warm, slightly musky base that sits closer to skin than air.
LP No.9 for Ladies is a peculiar creature—a fragrance that insists on its own contradiction. Christian Provenzano has crafted something that wears like a pressed linen jacket with a spice drawer tucked into the breast pocket, all herbal sharpness meeting soft florals with an almost confrontational politeness.
The opening announces itself through a distinctly savoury lens: tarragon and lemon crack open first, bringing an almost culinary brightness, whilst bergamot and lavender establish a classical cologne framework. But this isn't a fresh citrus fragrance playing safe—the geranium arrives with green, slightly peppery insistence, pulling the composition toward something more botanical and austere than conventionally pretty.
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