VioletOpens with
MimosaHeart
MuskDries down to
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Penhaligon's · Sold as feminine
The Favourite
The quiet moments between the pages of an old book — where the scent of musk and violet mingle with the soft rustle of paper, creating a space that feels both familiar and lasting.
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The FavouritePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessDream Angels Heavenly · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Aliénor Massenet crafted The Favourite for Penhaligon's in 2020, a scent that embodies the brand’s lasting elegance with a modern touch. This floral woody musk fragrance opens with the fresh zest of mandarin orange and mimosa before settling into a heart of violet, freesia, and jasmine sambac. The base notes of iris, sandalwood, ambroxan, and musk create a powdery warmth that feels both intimate and enduring.
Apply The Favourite close to your skin for a more personal experience. It blooms gradually over time, so one or two sprays are enough to let its powdery warmth unfold throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — The Favourite, Penhaligon's
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Aliénor Massenet
Tradition worn lightlyAliénor Massenet is a French perfumer who grew up in a family steeped in tradition, shaped in turn by an English boarding school and the streets of New York.
Designer Penhaligon's
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 10%.