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Penhaligon

Empressa

2014 · For women · Citrus & Fresh

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Accord profile

citrus16%fruity11%woody10%patchouli10%fresh spicy9%sweet9%rose9%aromatic9%warm spicy9%powdery8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Empressa by Penhaligon's, launched in 2014 and composed by Christian P, is an Oriental Floral that opens with a bright, juicy burst of blood orange and peach. The citrus is immediately present, but it's the fruity sweetness that lingers, setting the stage for a complex heart. Rose, dewberry, cassis, neroli, and geranium weave together, creating a floral-fruity core that is both fresh and slightly tart. As it dries down, the base reveals a rich, resinous blend: patchouli, brown sugar, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, cacao, olibanum, and amber. This is where the fragrance gains depth and warmth, with patchouli and brown sugar adding an earthy-sweet contrast. The main accords—citrus, fruity, woody, patchouli, fresh spicy, and sweet—paint a picture of a scent that is vibrant yet grounded. Empressa suits collectors who appreciate a well-balanced Oriental Floral with a modern twist. It's versatile enough for daytime elegance or evening sophistication, appealing to those who enjoy fruity-chypre hybrids and resinous bases. The interplay of bright top notes and a dark, sweet base makes it a standout for those who like complexity without heaviness.

中文簡介

Penhaligon's Empressa(2014年推出,調香師Christian P)是一款東方花香調香水。前調以血橙與桃子揭開序幕,帶來明亮多汁的果香。中調融合玫瑰、露莓、黑醋栗、橙花與天竺葵,交織出酸甜平衡的花果核心。基調則以廣藿香、紅糖、麝香、香草、檀香、可可、乳香與琥珀收尾,營造出溫暖樹脂感的深度。主要香調包括柑橘、果香、木質、廣藿香、清新辛辣與甜味,整體結構層次豐富。適合喜歡果香與樹脂基底結合的收藏家,無論日間優雅或晚間聚會皆宜。

Reference data

HousePenhaligon
NameEmpressa
Launched2014
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
PerfumerChristian P
Notes recorded15
Accords10

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