Eau de Cologne2011
Eau Sans Pareil
Beverley BayneThe nose · 17 fragrances · also made C for Women (2010)Portrait →

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Penhaligon's  ·  Sold as feminine

Eau Sans Pareil

The first sip of an artisanal cocktail, where the bright citrus notes give way to a rich, warm finish that lingers on the palate.

3.99299 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodysweetfruityaromaticcitrusrose
Eau Sans PareilPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate49% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak9%
Moderate35%
Long lasting33%
Eternal16%
SillageModerate43% say strong or enormous
Intimate8%
Moderate49%
Strong20%
Enormous23%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine13%
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Unisex53%
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Feminine34%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2011, Eau Sans Pareil by Penhaligon's is a composition crafted by Beverley Bayne that deftly balances sweet and earthy notes within its aromatic fougère framework. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and fruity accords like raspberry and pineapple, which give way to the floral heart of rose and jasmine. As it evolves on the skin, the base notes of vetiver, patchouli, and amber create a warm, enveloping finish that is both grounding and alluring.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are enough — the bright top notes dissipate within an hour but leave behind a lasting warmth from the base. Best for daytime wear when you want something fresh and engaging without being overpowering.

Fig. 01 — Eau Sans Pareil, Penhaligon's

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03 · The nose

Beverley Bayne

Beverley Bayne is a Senior Perfumer at CPL Aromas in the UK, who entered the fragrance industry by accident after taking a laboratory job and beginning perfumer training a year later.

17fragrances

Designer Penhaligon's

More from the house · founded 1869 · United Kingdom

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With Ajmal Zahee

Adds green, patchouli and powdery; shares bergamot and rose and 4 more notes.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.99/ 5 · 299 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love36%
Like42%
OK7%
Dislike14%
Hate1%
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