Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche
Floral, powdery, woody, elegant, and softly creamy.
Key Fragrance Notes: Daffodil, Orris, Sandalwood
The Revenge of Lady Blanche opens with daffodil for a bright poised floral effect before orris creates the fragrance’s defining powdery refinement. The iris-like texture feels cool and polished rather than sweet, giving the center a composed, almost cosmetic softness. Sandalwood rounds the drydown with restrained creaminess and smooth wood, keeping the structure elegant and uncluttered. The result is a focused floral-woody composition that relies on texture, proportion, and character rather than a crowded pyramid.
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Key Notes
Daffodil, Orris, Sandalwood
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Penhaligon's
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Floral Woody
- Expected wear
- Long
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Floral, Powdery, Woody, Elegant
- Full bottle size
- 75 mL / 2.5 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Daffodil, Orris, Sandalwood
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Floral, Powdery, Woody, Elegant
Floral notes are softened by a powdery texture, giving the fragrance a smoother and more polished character.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Fall
- Best for
- Everyday, Work, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Elegant, Powdery, Poised
Structured woods and deeper facets give Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 6–8 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its elegant, powdery, poised character suits everyday, work, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
The Revenge of Lady Blanche is a polished floral-woody Eau de Parfum built around daffodil, orris, and sandalwood. Daffodil gives the fragrance a bright, poised floral opening before orris creates its signature powdery refinement. Sandalwood smooths the drydown with restrained creamy woodiness, keeping the composition elegant rather than overtly sweet. The structure is focused and uncluttered, relying on texture and balance more than a large pyramid. The result is cool, composed, and quietly assertive, suited to shoppers who want a powdery floral with polished woods rather than a lush bouquet or heavy amber base.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Penhaligon's is a British perfume house founded in 1870, known for combining Victorian heritage, eccentric storytelling, and modern perfumery. Its catalog spans citrus colognes, florals, aromatics, woods, spices, resins, oud, amber, and gourmand compositions across collections including British Tales, Trade Routes, Portraits, and Highgrove.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 75 mL / 2.5 fl oz.