More about Penhaligon's Luna
Luna (Penhaligon's, 2016) is a bright, elegant citrus-floral built around a luminous lemon/bergamot opening that quickly softens into a dewy floral heart of rose and jasmine anchored by a crisp, slightly aromatic juniper-berry greenness. The wet citrus and aromatic facets give the opening an effervescent, tonic-like quality; the middle becomes a gentle, clean rose/jasmine accord that smells slightly soapy or lotion-like to some noses. The drydown is warm and clean — musky and ambergris-tinged with balsam fir adding subtle depth and a faint resinous/woodsy underpinning. Overall the scent reads fresh, refined, and airy — "ethereal" and unobtrusive rather than heavy or gourmand. Performance is variable: initial projection is noticeable for the first 1–2 hours, then settles closer to the skin; longevity on skin is commonly reported in the 2–5 hour range (longer on clothing). Best worn as a daytime spring/summer scent or for casual/date/office settings when a clean, approachable fragrance is desired.
Featured Notes
Luna opens with Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Candied Ginger, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber, Powdery Notes.
- Top Notes
- Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Candied Ginger
- Base Notes
- Haitian Vetiver, Amber, Powdery Notes
Longevity & Projection
Luna by Penhaligon's offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to fall and night.
What does Luna smell like?
Luna opens with Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Candied Ginger, develops into a heart of floral notes, and settles into a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber, Powdery Notes. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Luna last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Luna has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Luna?
Fragrances with a similar character include Starry Nights, Vibrato, Delina. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Luna — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Luna samples?
You can buy authentic Luna by Penhaligon's samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Luna by Penhaligon's is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Candied Ginger, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.





