What does it smell like?
It smells mostly lavender and gourmand. Cardamon and geranium at the top, black pepper and geranium in the middle and amber and caramel at the base.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Brilliantly British unisex 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
Penhaligon's Brilliantly British unisex EDP in detail
Brilliantly British unisex EDP is made by Penhaligon's. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Is Brilliantly British unisex your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is lavender (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy lavender and gourmand smells and notes like black pepper and amber. Less obvious notes include pineapple, jasmine and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clandestine Angel Heart and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Mont Blanc Individuel is a better fit.
Brilliantly British unisex 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 lavender side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
Brilliantly British unisex dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (9 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Brilliantly British unisex come out?
It came out in 2020.
Does Brilliantly British unisex last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.