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Home Fragrances Penhaligon's Ladies Fragrances Victorian Posy
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Eau de toilette

Penhaligon's Victorian Posy

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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Since 1979, Victorian Posy Penhaligon's has never stopped surprising. This is a feminine fragrance rooted in the chypre and floral families. One of the scents from the Ladies Fragrances collection. Offered in eau de toilette concentration.

the United Kingdom is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. Victorian Posy Penhaligon's — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

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

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of Victorian Posy is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The style of Penhaligon's is evident from the opening to the final trail. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette supports the right density and pace of development.

At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Floral, Green, Citrus and Whiteflower. It also reaches into Ambery, Earthy / Mossy and Wood. At family level the scent maps to Chypre and Floral.

Right at the start you detect fresh floral first notes: Chamomile, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Lemon.

In the heart you meet Jasmine, Rose and Violet keeping a harmonious floral direction. At the foundation the line is anchored through Ambergris, Oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver, shaping a deep woody trail.

The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Citrus, Floral, Wood and Amber without random overlap. The stylistic positioning is feminine, which clarifies the composition character.

In summary Victorian Posy reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best experienced in wear.

Gender Female
Brand Penhaligon's
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.penhaligons.co.uk
Year of production 1979
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Puig

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Chamomile
Chamomile
Note photo Galbanum
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Note photo Hyacinth
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Note photo Jasmine
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Note photo Rose
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Note photo Violet
Violet
Note photo Ambergris
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Note photo Oak moss
Oak moss
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli

Top notes

Chamomile Galbanum Hyacinth Lemon Orange

Heart notes

Jasmine Rose Violet

Base notes

Ambergris Oak moss Patchouli Sandalwood Vetiver

Families

Family Chypre Chypre
Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
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Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Female
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For every day
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Summer
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18-25 years old
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26-35 years old
25%
36-45 years
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46+ years old
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the back of the neck
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On the elbow
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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1-2 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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This fragrance is green and grassy. At first, it reminded me of a cologne our great-grandfathers might have worn. Gradually it becomes a bit softer, but honestly, it didn't grab me
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This fragrance is definitely in the retro category. In its notes, you can catch galbanum, hyacinth, rose, chamomile, and oakmoss. Its character reminds me more of Climat than Magie Noire 🌸
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