Penhaligon's 1978

Bluebell

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Blossoms open with Citruses blooming into a floral heart of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-valley, Rose, and Cyclamen grounded by a soft base of Galbanum, Cloves, and Cinnamon.

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

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date night
day
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office
romantic
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Bluebell bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FloralSweetFreshGreenSpicyWarmBalsamicCitrus

Longevity

5h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

1978

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

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Bluebell is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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