Christopher Hanlon Silver Penny
What does it smell like?
Main smell: warm spicy and woody. It opens with bergamot and black pepper, moves to geranium and lavender and dries down to musk and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Silver Penny notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Christopher Hanlon Silver Penny
Silver Penny is made by Christopher Hanlon.
Other Christopher Hanlon perfumes
The house has 15 perfumes here, led by Melbourne Amber Musk unisex, Black Jasmine Rose unisex and Outback Sapphire unisex.
Silver Penny for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Silver Penny longevity
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Parfums De Marly Layton and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like musk and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and woody smells and notes like geranium and musk. Less obvious notes include cardamom, nutmeg and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €322. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Layton and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Silver Penny dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Layton (8 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Guerlain Heritage (8 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain Heritage starts from €147.
Quick answers
Does Silver Penny project well?
Very strong. It fills the room.
When did Silver Penny come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.