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2011: the world took its first breath of Esprit du Roi Penhaligon's. A masculine fragrance from the fern and citrus families. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour left a distinct mark on this composition. Esprit du Roi — proudly part of the Gentlemen's Fragrances collection. Offered in eau de toilette concentration.
Produced in the United Kingdom, and you can feel it in every note. Esprit du Roi Penhaligon's — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Esprit du Roi is shaped as a layered story, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The style of Penhaligon's is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.
The accord architecture is driven by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Fruit with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Musc, Wood, Amber and Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Right at the start you catch radiant lemon-bergamot opening notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cardamom and Citrus accord.
In the middle phase you meet Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, honeysuckle and ylang-ylang keeping a velvety rose-iris direction.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Fairy, Citrus, Spicy and Aromatic. The palette also extends to Green, Floral, Whiteflower and Animals.
Taken together Esprit du Roi reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best understood through real development.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Penhaligon's |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.penhaligons.co.uk |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Puig |
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