How it smells
The first thing you smell is violet and freesia. The heart brings mimosa and iris. On the skin it settles into musk and ambroxan. Overall it smells powdery and violet.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
The Favourite 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 The Favourite EDP in detail
The Favourite EDP is made by Penhaligon's. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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The Favourite: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Hermès Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €304. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Hermès Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex.
Who will like The Favourite
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by violet and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and violet smells and notes like mimosa and musk. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, jasmine sambac and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Liz Claiborne Vivid last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and ambroxan are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Liz Claiborne Vivid spread further.
The Favourite dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes), Guerlain Vol De Nuit (5 shared notes), Liz Claiborne Vivid (5 shared notes) and Hermès Hermessence Cuir d'Ange Hermes unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain Vol De Nuit starts from €137.
More questions
What is the best season for The Favourite?
Fall.
Can men wear The Favourite?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2020.