Bluebell

Bluebell by Penhaligon's, composed by Michael Pickth in 1978, is a Floral Green built on an unusual base: galbanum, cloves and cinnamon. The published pyramid lists no separate top or heart notes, so collectors should read the structure as a green-floral accord laid over that warm, resinous-spicy foundation. The galbanum supplies the sharp, sappy green edge the fragrance is known for; the cloves and cinnamon add a dry, clove-like warmth that keeps the composition from reading as a simple spring floral. Accords skew heavily green, with floral and white-floral support and a noticeable rose presence.

This suits collectors who favour vintage green florals with a spiced backbone — those who enjoy the bitter-green tradition of the late 1970s rather than sweet modern florals. It wears well in daytime and transitional weather, and the spice base gives it more presence in cool conditions than a light cologne. Because the pyramid is sparsely documented, buy on the understanding that the galbanum-spice tension is the defining character. Check bottle condition and concentration before purchase, as vintage Penhaligon's batches vary.

Penhaligon's Bluebell 由 Michael Pickth 於 1978 年調配，屬花香綠調。官方香調表只列出基底：白松香、丁香與肉桂，並無獨立的前調或中調紀錄，因此可理解為一層綠葉花香覆蓋在溫熱辛香的樹脂基底之上。白松香帶來尖銳、帶汁液的青綠感，丁香與肉桂則添上乾燥溫暖的辛香，令整體不至於流於單薄春花香。主要accord以綠意為主，花香與白花緊隨，玫瑰亦相當明顯。

此香適合偏愛復古綠調花香、能接受辛香骨幹的收藏者，而非追求甜美現代花香的人。日間與換季時節皆宜，辛香基底在涼爽天氣下比清淡古龍更有存在感。由於香調資料稀疏，選購時宜以白松香與辛香的張力作為核心判斷，並先確認瓶身狀況與濃度，因年份批次差異頗大。