Collection: Penhaligon's

One rose, three readings

Start with the rose. Halfeti is the Penhaligon's perfume most customers ask for: a dark Turkish rose wrapped in spices, oud and leather. Halfeti Cedar swaps the heavy base for dry woods, and Halfeti Leather leans into the suede. Owning all three in 2 ml and wearing them on three consecutive days is a small masterclass in how one idea can be rebuilt. Decant Sample lists 18 Penhaligon's references, spread across masculine, feminine and shared scents.

British eccentrics, hand-filled in France

Beyond the roses, Babylon is a spicy, incense led oriental and Sartorial is a modern take on the barbershop fougère. The portrait bottles with their animal heads are here too, names that are far easier to judge from a Penhaligon's sample than from the label. Empressa covers the brighter, fruitier end.

Which size, and how it reaches you

Penhaligon's eaux de parfum are generally moderate in strength, so 3 ml is a fair test and 10 ml a comfortable month. For Halfeti, which is stronger than most, 2 ml goes a long way. Each Penhaligon's decant is drawn by hand from the original bottle and shipped from France; standard shipping is €4.95 and free from €59 in Europe.

Penhaligon's decants: frequently asked questions

Halfeti or Halfeti Cedar: which one should I sample first?

Halfeti if you want the full experience of rose, spice, oud and leather with strong projection. Halfeti Cedar if you prefer the same rose on a drier, woodier, more office friendly base. Many customers test both in 2 ml and keep each for a different season.

What is a good Penhaligon's sample for someone new to the house?

Sartorial for a classic masculine with real character, Empressa for a fruity feminine, Babylon for a unisex oriental with incense. Three 2 ml vials cover the main directions and will tell you quickly if the British style suits you.

Do you deliver Penhaligon's decants to the UK and the rest of Europe?

Yes. Parcels leave France and reach the United Kingdom, every EU country and many destinations beyond. Standard shipping to European addresses is €4.95, and free from €59. Each vial is hand-filled from an original bottle, labelled and cushioned so that the glass arrives intact.