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Penhaligon's The Favourite(2020)

At a glance

Inspired by Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, this regal floral-powdery fragrance commands immediate attention. It opens with sweet, velvety violet leaves and bright mandarin before blossoming into a luxurious heart dominated by golden mimosa and powdery iris. The scent lingers effortlessly on a romantic cushion of soft musk, warm amber, and smooth sandalwood.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Penhaligon's

Launched

2020

Penhaligon's The Favourite is a fragrance from Penhaligon's, released in 2020. It opens with Violet Leaf, Freesia, and Mandarin Orange, moves into a heart of Mimosa, Iris, and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Musk, Ambrosia, and Sandalwood.

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