More about Penhaligon's The Manoeuvres of the Baroness
The Manoeuvres of the Baroness by Penhaligon's is a floral-fruity fragrance from the Portraits collection, launched in 2026. A modern, gourmand-leaning composition, it wraps creamy orange blossom in soft sweetness before drying down to a warm, woody sandalwood base. Presented under the collection's signature gilded antelope stopper, it is a creamy white-floral suited to day-to-evening wear.
Featured Notes
The Manoeuvres of the Baroness opens with Cream, a heart of Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood.
- Top Notes
- Cream
- Heart Notes
- Orange Blossom
- Base Notes
- Sandalwood
Longevity & Projection
The Manoeuvres of the Baroness by Penhaligon's offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to spring and daytime and the evening.
What does The Manoeuvres of the Baroness smell like?
The Manoeuvres of the Baroness opens with Cream, develops into a heart of Orange Blossom, and settles into a base of Sandalwood. 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 The Manoeuvres of the Baroness last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, The Manoeuvres of the Baroness 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 The Manoeuvres of the Baroness?
Fragrances with a similar character include Fleur Narcotique, Valaya Exclusif, Love Don't Be Shy. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy The Manoeuvres of the Baroness — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy The Manoeuvres of the Baroness samples?
You can buy authentic The Manoeuvres of the Baroness 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.
The Manoeuvres of the Baroness by Penhaligon's is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Cream, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




