Penhaligon's

I'm not sure what urged me to pick up some new 'fumes. Perhaps it was the adorable packaging that I just could not resist. Perhaps is was the teeny sized bottles that piqued my interests, or maybe it was the unusual name that sparked my curiosity. Either way, I quickly found myself purchasing this item after I spotted it on the QVC website.

I must admit, I am very new to Penhaligon's. From my understanding, this brand has been around since the late 1800's, and they also supply the royal family in London, hence the insignia on the label.  You can read more about Penhaligon's here and visit their online store here.

This miniature collection of perfumes comes packaged in an adorable tin decorated with birds. Inside you will find five of Penhaligon's best selling fragrances for women. Each fragrance comes packaged in a 5ml bottle, and each include tassels wrapped around the neck of the bottle in colors that compliment the label. This small detail just adds to the cuteness factor of these miniature fragrances. 

The scents included in this set are: Artemisia, Malabah, Gardenia, Ellenisia and Lily of the Valley. Now, I'm not usually one that gravitates towards the more floral scents. I tend to wear more of the orientals. Fragrances with more warmth and sensuality. Fragrances that contain musks, vanillas and ambers. With that, I found this set to be a pleasant departure from my ordinary preferences.

Out of the bunch, I found Malabah to be my favorite. Mostly because as I've already mentioned, I normally tend to prefer more woodsy, oriental notes in my fragrances. I also really enjoy Artemisia.

I have to admit that I was preparing myself to be slightly disappointed in the other more floral scents that are included in this gift tin, but to my surprise, I actually really enjoy them.
This gift set retails at QVC and Penhaligon's for $50.

If you have someone on your list that is wanting to try out some new fragrances for the holidays, I think that this little set has the potential to really please! You can also separate these miniatures and gift them individually as part of your very own personalized gift set.


So, which are your favorite fragrances? Any that you would recommend?

Read more about Lily of the Valley here.
Read more about Ellenisia here.
Read more about Gardenia here.
Read more about Artemisia here.
Read more about Malabah here.