Elisabethan Rose - Vintage
“Elisabethan Rose - Vintage by Penhaligon's is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a rose, fresh spicy composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1984, Elisabethan Rose - Vintage by Penhaligon's is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women crafted by Michael Pickthall. It opens with the vibrant freshness of aldehydes and geranium, creating an immediate sense of crisp clarity. The heart of rose and violet adds depth and warmth, while chamomile brings a soothing herbal quality. The base notes of musk, amber, and sandalwood ground the composition in a powdery, warm embrace.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
For best effect, apply Elisabethan Rose - Vintage to pulse points. The aldehydic opening is bright but fades within an hour, so ensure you catch its initial sparkle. The powdery base carries well into the evening, making it ideal for a long-lasting presence.
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 quiet sophistication found in a private library where fresh floral notes mingle with the soft glow of candlelight and the subtle warmth of aged leather.
Fig. 01 — Elisabethan Rose - Vintage, Penhaligon's
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