Penhaligon’s ‘Alizarin’ Review + Is Penhaligon’s a good brand?

Penhaligon’s ‘Alizarin’

Hello friends! Today I am doing a Penhaligon’s ‘Alizarin’ Review + discuss Is Penhaligon’s a good brand? Let’s go!

“Like a starry night in a warm Middle Eastern desert, Alizarin has stories to tell. Stories as Ancient as the Pharaohs, and as acclaimed as their perfumers. Intense and untamed it finds a more restrained etiquette with a soft, pigment-powdery dimension….One is bound to wonder if this fragrance was not worn by Cleopatra herself?”

Notes

Top Notes: Mandarin, Narcisse

Heart Notes: Tubarose, Mimosa, Orris

Base Notes: Oud, Leather, Vetitver, Olibanum (Frankincense)

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

In Review….

I have a lot of love for Penhaligon’s fragrances, but by far my favourite collection is ‘Trade Routes’. Each fragrance is inspired by a fantasy journey around the world, importing and exporting precious goods. They capture moments of exotic lands, romantic voyages and the worlds finest ingredients. Some of my favourites from the collection include As Sawira, Empressa, Lothiar and Agarbathi. Today, I’m discussing doing a Penhaligon’s ‘Alizarin’ Review.

On first spritz, I was instantly hooked. It was one of those moments when the word ‘intoxicating’ comes to mind! Alizarin opens with a punch, the instant hit of the dark, smoky, heavy oud with the sharpness of the zesty Mandarin the intense and almost old-fashioned scent of narcissus. As the heart opens up, the spices become more apparent, as do the rich florals, in particular the tuberose which seems to join forces with the narcissus to become a deep, velvety powerhouse of florals. There is also a sweetness to it, like spicy honey and almonds, thanks to the mimosa. The base is rich, deep and dark with the scent of aged leather, oud, dry grassy vetiver and Olibanum (Frankincense). It’s a real power scent and not for the faint hearted, it smells like distant lands, markets, souks and precious treasures. It’s like an Aladdin’s cave of the worlds most precious ingredients, stored away like a secret treasure trove, locked away for years and years as the scents mingle and merge and get stronger over time. What can I say, Penhaligon’s Alizarin has captured my heart! If you love the glamour and complexity of Penhaligon’s Halfeti, As Sawari or Paithani, then I’m pretty sure you will love this one too! It’s reminds me of the rich florals of Halfeti, mixed with the eastern magic of Paithani. It’s just wonderful!

Is Penhaligon’s a good brand?

Yes! Penhaligon’s is a great British brand with lots of wonderful heritage which they draw inspiration from. They use high quality ingredients, create exciting and unusual blends and they always have wonderful stories and inspiration behind each fragrance. They are luxury and transportive.

Is Penhaligon’s worth it?

Yes, Penhaligon’s is worth the price tag. They use high quality ingredients and they have wonderful inspirations behind each fragrance. Some of the older fragrances are more affordable than the newer perfumes, in particular fragrances like Sartorial or As Sawira. Which are stunning and I think well worth the money. They also tend to have good sales, especially after christmas as they sell of gift sets.

What is the best Penhaligon perfume?

The 10 Best Penhaligon’s Fragrances are:

• Halfeti
• Sartorial
• Empressa
• As Sawira
• Vaara
• Artemisia
• Malabah
• Elisabethan Rose
• Blenheim Palace

Is Penhaligon a luxury brand?

Yes, Penhaligon’s is a luxury brand who make beautifully blended fragrances. Their products are stocked in some of the best boutiques and department stores in the world and their have many celebrity fans, like Kate Moss, who wears Bluebells. Most notably, Penhaligon’s have a coveted Royal Warrant as they are loved by the Queen!

Do Penhaligon’s Have Sales?

Yes, Penhaligon’s have great sales. They usually have a summer and winter sale. They often sell off gift sets, as well as unboxed samples and discontinued perfumes. They also like to refresh their stock fairly often, so they might sell off fragrances which still are perfectly in date, but they would like to refresh their stock of. It’s well worth looking for their sales!

Best Penhaligon’s Fragrances for Men

The best Penhaligon’s fragrance for men are:

• Sartorial
• Halfeti
• Blenheim Palace

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Penhaligon’s Alizarin is priced at £164 for a 100ml bottle. It is available at Penhaligon’s, FeelUnique.com and Selfridges. This post contains affiliate links and gifted products. I hope you enjoyed my Penhaligon’s ‘Alizarin’ Review.