Beauty fans rave over 'scent of royalty' perfume that's now available for £10

Daily Mirror

01-05-2025

Shoppers who are big fans of luxury fragrances might want to snap up this deal, as Penhaligon's has a very clever way to purchase its perfumes for a lot less than the usual price tag
Bargain hunters are all abuzz about snagging a 'scent of royalty' for a mere £10. Penhaligon's, the luxury perfume label, typically slaps a roughly £215 price tag on its exquisite bottles, but there's a clever trick to bask in their luxurious fragrances without breaking the bank.
Penhaligon's has put up its Ladies' Fragrance Collection on their website for £50, with the set boasting five 5ml bottles of their signature aromas. As an avid lover of all things fragrant, who indulges in a spritz every day, even before catching some z's, I reckon this collection could easily span a couple of months.
Penhaligon's isn't the only brand cashing in on fragrance exploration sets – Maison Margiela has released a sampler with 7ml samples of Beach Walk and By the Fireplace, for £35 at Sephora, offering a chance to sample stunning scents for less. In a similar vein, Charlotte Tilbury provides a nifty travel trio set containing three 10ml bottles at £48.
Over at Sephora, the Empressa perfume is winning hearts, with a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars from a whopping 100+ reviews. One elated customer raved: "The scent of royalty. Opens with a rose and fruit and lingers with a powdery patchouli and bergamot. It lasts for probably 5/6 hours with two sprays. It's definitely a big scent in a small package. If I could envision what it smells like to be a wealthy queen, this is it".
Another thrilled purchaser remarked: "This perfume is absolutely beautiful! The scent of peach and vanilla really comes through and lasts the entire day. I wore it on holiday and received multiple compliments, too. The smell is genuinely too nice to only wear on special occasions", reports the Liverpool Echo.
And another added: "Empressa has a sensual, earthy, beautifully elegant scent. I definitely get the cocoa, patchouli, amber and frankincense. If you like a warm deep woody scent give it a try. The scent lasted for a few hours."
A fourth shopper shared their thoughts, revealing: "When it comes to fragrances, I'm very particular and picky, as I'm not someone who likes a strong overly powerful scent. This, however, has caught my attention. This perfume has notes of cocoa, amber, patchouli, frankincense, and wood. It leaves a sweet yet seductive, definitely for a more mature age demographic. This perfume is also long-lasting; I can definitely see myself purchasing this in the future."
Yet, there are consumers who feel the aroma might be too grown-up, with one candidly confessing: "I can't lie I'm not a huge fan of this scent. I did end up giving it to my mother. It seems to be a more mature scent and isn't my cup of tea. The packaging and logo is beautiful though".
Customers will find within the Ladies' Fragrance Collection:.
The Favourite (Top notes are Violet, Freesia and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Mimosa, Iris and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Musk, Ambroxan and Sandalwood)
Elisabethan Rose (Top notes are Hazelnut, Tangerine, Almond and Cinnamon; middle notes are May Rose, Rose Oil, Rose, Black Currant, Geranium, Red Lily and Plum; base notes are Musk, Woody Notes, Violet, Vetiver and Orris Root)
Empressa (Top notes are Blood Orange, Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Rose, Dewberry, Cassis, Neroli and Geranium; base notes are Patchouli, Brown sugar, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Cacao and Olibanum)
Halfeti (Top notes are Cypress Leaf, Saffron, Cardamom, Artemisia, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk)
Luna (Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Rose, Juniper Berries and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Balsam Fir and Ambergris)