Bluebell
“Bluebell by Penhaligon's is a Floral Green fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a green, floral composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1978 by Penhaligon's, Bluebell is a Floral Green fragrance crafted by perfumer Michael Pickthall. The composition opens with a burst of citruses and hyacinth before settling into the heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose, enriched with cyclamen and jasmine. The base notes of galbanum, cloves, and cinnamon add warmth and depth to this fresh and floral scent. Bluebell embodies the house’s legacy of elegant and sophisticated fragrances.
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Application Tips
Apply Bluebell sparingly to allow its intricate layers to unfold naturally. The fragrance’s warm spicy base notes emerge after an hour, so it's best suited for daytime or evening wear when you want a scent that evolves gracefully throughout the day.
Michael Pickthall
Founding perfumer · 25 fragrances
Michael Pickthall was a senior perfumer at IFF before he and his brother Terence left to found Contemporary Perfumers Ltd (CPL) in 1971, which grew into the largest privately owned fragrance house in the UK. He created four fragrances for Penhaligon's: Lily of the Valley (1976), Bluebell (1978), Elisabethan Rose (1984), and Douro (2004).
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The story behind the bottle.
A private garden in early spring, where fresh greenery intertwines with delicate floral notes and a hint of warmth from the sun.
Fig. 01 — Bluebell, Penhaligon's
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