Penhaligons Penhaligon's Ellenisia
How it smells
Main smell: white floral and tuberose. It opens with violet leaf and mandarin orange, moves to gardenia and tuberose and dries down to plum and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Penhaligon's Ellenisia 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 Penhaligons Penhaligon's Ellenisia
Penhaligon's Ellenisia is made by Penhaligons.
Penhaligon's Ellenisia: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
The style of Penhaligon's Ellenisia
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by tuberose and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and tuberose smells and notes like gardenia and plum. Less obvious notes include jasmine. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Givenchy Amarige and Lancôme Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like plum and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Penhaligon's Ellenisia dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Amarige (7 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Penhaligon's Ellenisia come out?
It came out in 2005.
Can men wear Penhaligon's Ellenisia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Summer.