GeraniumOpens with
RoseHeart
MuskDries down to
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Penhaligon's · Sold as feminine
Elisabethan Rose - Vintage
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.
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Elisabethan Rose - VintagePremium · $100–250
59%Similar accords, often for lessSama · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Elisabethan Rose - Vintage, Penhaligon's
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Michael Pickthall
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.
The Elisabethan Rose line
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Designer Penhaligon's
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 21%.