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Penhaligon's Empressa

2014 · For women · Citrus & Fresh

Penhaligon's Empressa by Penhaligon's was launched in 2014, a citrus & fresh fragrance for women, composed by Christian P. Its accord profile is led by citrus, fruity and woody. Key notes: Rose, Dewberry and Cassis.

At a glance

Dominant accordscitrus, fruity, woody
Key notesRose, Dewberry, Cassis, Neroli
Community rating3.91/5 from 1,753 votes

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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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Launched in 2014, Empressa is a Penhaligon's oriental floral that opens with a bright, juicy burst of blood orange and peach. The citrus is vivid and slightly sweet, immediately inviting. As it settles, the heart reveals a complex bouquet: rose and geranium add floral depth, while dewberry, cassis, and neroli contribute a fruity, slightly green freshness. This stage is lively and textured, with the tartness of cassis balancing the softness of rose.

The base is where Empressa gains its rich, lingering character. Patchouli and sandalwood provide an earthy, woody foundation, while brown sugar, vanilla, cacao, and amber wrap the composition in a warm, gourmand-tinged sweetness. Musk and olibanum add a subtle, skin-like sensuality. This perfume suits collectors who appreciate a fruity-floral with a dark, resinous underside—ideal for evening wear or cooler months. It's a statement scent that evolves noticeably over hours, rewarding those who enjoy a fragrance journey.

中文簡介

Penhaligon's Empressa 於2014年推出,屬東方花香調。前調以血橙與桃子展開,明亮多汁;中調玫瑰、天竺葵交織黑莓、黑醋栗與橙花,果香與花香平衡,帶微綠清新。基調廣藿香、檀香鋪墊木質土壤感,紅糖、雲呢拿、可可與琥珀注入暖甜,麝香與乳香增添肌膚感。整體層次豐富,適合喜歡果香花香帶深沉樹脂底蘊的收藏家,秋冬季節或晚間使用尤佳,隨時間展現不同面貌。

Reference data

HousePenhaligon's
NamePenhaligon's Empressa
Launched2014
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
PerfumerChristian P
Notes recorded15
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Penhaligon's Empressa?

Penhaligon's Empressa by Penhaligon's: top notes are Blood Orange and Peach; heart notes are Rose, Dewberry, Cassis, Neroli and Geranium; base notes are Patchouli, Brown Sugar, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cacao, Olibanum and Amber.

What accords does Penhaligon's Empressa have?

The dominant accords recorded for Penhaligon's Empressa are citrus (100.0%); fruity (73.4%); woody (63.8%); patchouli (61.5%); fresh spicy (60.4%).

Who created Penhaligon's Empressa?

Penhaligon's Empressa by Penhaligon's was composed by Christian P.

When was Penhaligon's Empressa launched?

Penhaligon's Empressa by Penhaligon's was first released in 2014.

What does Penhaligon's Empressa smell like?

Penhaligon's Empressa is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Rose, Dewberry and Cassis.

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