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Penhaligons Solaris
Penhaligons

Solaris

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2023 · unisex

Penhaligon's is a British fragrance house with roots dating back to 1872, known for crafting distinctive scents that balance tradition with contemporary appeal. The brand maintains a reputation for quality and creative restraint, avoiding heavy-handed commercial formulations in favor of nuanced compositions.

Solaris opens with black currant and lemon over a neroli top, establishing brightness without sharpness. The heart is dominated by a creamy white floral blend of jasmine, tiare, and ylang-ylang that develops richness as the fragrance settles. Cedarwood and sandalwood frame the base, grounding the florals with woody structure while vanilla adds gentle sweetness. The overall effect is a white floral with enough woody and sweet elements to feel substantial and layered rather than thin or purely botanical.

This is a fragrance for someone drawn to elegant florals with depth. It works across seasons, though the brightness of the top notes makes it particularly appealing in warmer months. The balance between florality and woodiness gives it versatility, fitting both daytime wear and evening occasions. Solaris aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
80%
Fresh
43%
Floral
100%
Jasmine
36%
White Floral
90%
Aromatic
50%
Woody
100%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
86%
Gourmand
50%
Creamy
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Black Currant
Black Currant
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
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.
Tiare Flower
Tiare Flower
The soul of Polynesia in perfumery, tiare (Tahitian gardenia) is creamy, white-floral, and intensely tropical with a coconut-adjacent creaminess and the sheer sweetness of paradise. It's the key note in monoi oil, the traditional Polynesian beauty oil. A fragrance featuring tiare immediately evokes warm Pacific waters.
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedarwood
Cedarwood
Clean, dry, and pencil-shaving familiar, cedar brings structure without heaviness. Depending on the variety (Atlas, Virginia, Texas), it can range from slightly sweet and waxy to sharply aromatic. It's a workhorse base note that gives woody fragrances their spine, and it's universally flattering on skin.
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.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
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The RomanticBest match84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus80%Fresh43%Floral100%Jasmine36%White Floral90%
Fragrance Family
Floral
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Penhaligons Solaris— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Solaris is $174.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $174.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Cheapest price for Penhaligons Solaris? +
$174.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $174.99 a good price for Solaris? +
Yes. The current best price is $174.99 and MSRP is $327.99. At $174.99 you save 47% vs retail.
What does Penhaligons Solaris smell like? +
Penhaligon's is a British fragrance house with roots dating back to 1872, known for crafting distinctive scents that balance tradition with contemporary appeal. The brand maintains a reputation for quality and creative restraint, avoiding heavy-handed commercial formulations in favor of nuanced compositions. Solaris opens with black currant and lemon over a neroli top, establishing brightness without sharpness. The heart is dominated by a creamy white floral blend of jasmine, tiare, and ylang-ylang that develops richness as the fragrance settles. Cedarwood and sandalwood frame the base, grounding the florals with woody structure while vanilla adds gentle sweetness. The overall effect is a white floral with enough woody and sweet elements to feel substantial and layered rather than thin or purely botanical. This is a fragrance for someone drawn to elegant florals with depth. It works across seasons, though the brightness of the top notes makes it particularly appealing in warmer months. The balance between florality and woodiness gives it versatility, fitting both daytime wear and evening occasions. Solaris aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Penhaligons Solaris? +
Top: Black Currant, Lemon, Neroli. Heart: Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Solaris? +
Penhaligons Solaris belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Penhaligons Solaris? +
Based on shared notes, Dua Fragrances Carnival Of The Moon (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang), Dua Fragrances Essence Of The Opera (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang), Bujairami Five Inspired by Chanel No 5 (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang), Dossier Powdery Orange Flower (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang), Bujairami Chosen One Inspired By The One (Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lemon) may smell similar to Solaris.
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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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