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.
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.
Penhaligon's stands as Britain's most prestigious perfume house, weaving olfactory tales since 1870. Founded by William Henry Penhaligon, a Cornish barber who became Court Perfumer to Queen Victoria, this legendary house has crafted fragrances for royalty for over 150 years.
Penhaligon's stands as Britain's most prestigious perfume house, weaving olfactory tales since 1870. Founded by William Henry Penhaligon, a Cornish barber who became Court Perfumer to Queen Victoria, this legendary house has crafted fragrances for royalty for over 150 years.
