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Esprit du Roi by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Penhaligon's· 2011

Esprit du Roi

Name: Esprit du Roi by Penhaligon's
Brand: Penhaligon's
Rating: 6.8 (57 reviews)

6.857Typically ~$200

A fresh scent built around citron over oakmoss.

FreshCitrusSpicyWoodyGreen

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Scent profile

Top notes

CitronCitrus notesTomato leafAldehydesBergamotMintCardamom absoluteDavanaMandarin orange

Heart notes

Madagascan ylang-ylangEgyptian geranium

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Cassis en Feuille

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Honeysuckle

Jasmine

Base notes

OakmossCedarwoodSandalwoodVetiverWhite muskAmbergrisPatchouliHyraceumRaspberry

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

75%

Spring

100%

Summer

94%

Fall

91%

Day

100%

Night

73%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

83%

Club

55%

Formal

82%

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Sport

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