Eau de Verveine
“Eau de Verveine by Penhaligon's is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, citrus composition with a soft spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched by Penhaligon's in 1949, Eau de Verveine was crafted by Michael Pickthall and David Ruskin to capture the essence of an invigorating citrus aromatic blend. The composition opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and Amalfi lemon, balanced by the green freshness of petitgrain and clary sage. As it develops, coriander and clove add a subtle warmth that contrasts beautifully with the coolness of lavender and Virginia cedar. This fragrance is neither too sweet nor overpowering; instead, it offers a fresh yet grounded aromatic experience.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to ensure the citrus top notes are well-distributed. The fresh spicy and woody base will develop over time, so this fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when it can maintain its invigorating freshness.
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.
The crisp morning air in a bustling city park where the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers intermix with the distant hum of urban life.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Verveine, Penhaligon's
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