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Penhaligons Elisabethan Rose
Penhaligons

Elisabethan Rose

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
EDP · womens

Penhaligons, the British niche house founded in 1872, is known for its literary-inspired compositions and commitment to traditional perfumery craftsmanship. Elisabethan Rose carries that heritage forward, drawing from the brand's signature approach to florals with historical resonance.

The fragrance opens with bergamot and cardamom, brightened by pink pepper and macarons for a fresh, slightly spiced introduction. The heart is unmistakably floral, with rose at the center alongside jasmine, muguet, and red lily, warmed by labdanum and amber that give the composition depth and a subtle sweetness. The base settles into amber, sandalwood, and musk with leatherwood adding a dry, textured finish that prevents the scent from becoming too powdery or one-dimensional.

This is a classical floral for those who appreciate rose-forward compositions with enough structural complexity to sustain wear. It works well for daytime or evening depending on application, and suits anyone seeking a polished, feminine fragrance without modern fruity or gourmand notes. If you respond to florals with amber warmth and resinous undertones, you'll likely gravitate toward The Reverie, The Mystic, and The Seducer.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
19%
Fresh
62%
Floral
100%
Rose
100%
Jasmine
25%
White Floral
80%
Aromatic
19%
Woody
35%
Musky
35%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
60%
Spicy
38%
Balsamic
60%
Vanilla
35%
Sweet
50%
Leather
35%
Creamy
35%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Macarons
Macarons
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Muguet
Muguet
The French name for lily of the valley, and in perfumery 'muguet' often refers to a specific synthetic accord that captures the note's dewy, green-floral character. It's associated with the 1st of May (the French tradition of gifting lily of the valley) and has a clean, optimistic freshness that never goes out of fashion.
Red Lily
Red Lily
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Leatherwood
Leatherwood
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match83% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Mystic82% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Seducer82% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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Scent Profile
Citrus19%
Fresh62%
Floral100%
Rose100%
Jasmine25%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP

Penhaligons Elisabethan Rose— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Elisabethan Rose is $200.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $200.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Penhaligons Elisabethan Rose? +
$200.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $200.99 a good price for Elisabethan Rose? +
Yes. The current best price is $200.99 and MSRP is $269.95. At $200.99 you save 26% vs retail.
What does Penhaligons Elisabethan Rose smell like? +
Penhaligons, the British niche house founded in 1872, is known for its literary-inspired compositions and commitment to traditional perfumery craftsmanship. Elisabethan Rose carries that heritage forward, drawing from the brand's signature approach to florals with historical resonance. The fragrance opens with bergamot and cardamom, brightened by pink pepper and macarons for a fresh, slightly spiced introduction. The heart is unmistakably floral, with rose at the center alongside jasmine, muguet, and red lily, warmed by labdanum and amber that give the composition depth and a subtle sweetness. The base settles into amber, sandalwood, and musk with leatherwood adding a dry, textured finish that prevents the scent from becoming too powdery or one-dimensional. This is a classical floral for those who appreciate rose-forward compositions with enough structural complexity to sustain wear. It works well for daytime or evening depending on application, and suits anyone seeking a polished, feminine fragrance without modern fruity or gourmand notes. If you respond to florals with amber warmth and resinous undertones, you'll likely gravitate toward The Reverie, The Mystic, and The Seducer.
What are the notes in Penhaligons Elisabethan Rose? +
Top: Bergamot, Cardamom, Macarons, Pink Pepper. Heart: Jasmine, Labdanum, Muguet, Red Lily, Rose. Base: Amber, Benzoin, Leatherwood, Musk, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Elisabethan Rose? +
Penhaligons Elisabethan Rose belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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