Penhaligon's Empressa
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is blood orange and peach. The heart brings rose and dewberry. On the skin it settles into patchouli and brown sugar. Overall it smells citrus and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Empressa 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 Penhaligon's Empressa
Empressa comes from Penhaligon's.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
Empressa longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Clandestine Angel Heart and Gisada Ambassador Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and brown sugar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Empressa sillage
Its sillage 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.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by gourmand and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and gourmand smells and notes like rose and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, black currant and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
More from Penhaligon's
This house has 37 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Penhaligons Portraits Collection Lord George Hirsch Flakon, Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Roaring Radcliff.
Empressa dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Clandestine Angel Heart (10 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (10 shared notes) and Jil Sander #4 (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
Questions people ask
When did Empressa come out?
It came out in 2014.
Is Empressa good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.