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Racquets Formula by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Penhaligon's· 1989

Racquets Formula

Name: Racquets Formula by Penhaligon's
Brand: Penhaligon's
Rating: 8.1 (55 reviews)

8.155Typically ~$200

Opens on bergamot, settles into a frankincense-powdery base.

PowderyGreenCitrusFloralSpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Geranium Lavender Lime Lemon

Heart notes

Clove Ylang-ylang Rose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When

Winter

77%

Spring

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Summer

87%

Fall

89%

Day

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Where

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97%

Casual

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Date

90%

Club

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Formal

92%

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Sport

60%