Penhaligon's

Esprit du Roi

Esprit du Roi by Penhaligon's is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Esprit du Roi was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes, Citruses, Bergamot, Citron, Amalfi Lemon, Artemisia, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom; middle notes are Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Honeysuckle; base notes are oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry, Ambergris, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Virginia Cedar. The Anthology Collection was launched in 2009 with the first four fragrances; Extract of Limes, Eau de Verveine, Gardenia and Night Scented Stock. Orange Blossom, Eau de Cologne, Jubilee Bouquet and Zizonia followed in 2010. This July, the collection is completed with these final two scents.Penhaligon’s has a long and distinguished history in the world of British perfumery dating back to the 1870s when William Penhaligon moved to London from Cornwall and starting creating fine fragrances for discerning gentlemen. With this rich heritage and an archive of formulations, Penhaligon’s have breathed life into ten of its heritage fragrances dating back as far as 1927.A selection of these formulations have remained unchanged, offering a unique insight into the fragrance tastes and trends of the era, whilst others have been carefully reformulated to ensure they appeal to modern fragrance wearers while still retaining a unique heritage feel.Originally created in 1983, Esprit du Roi returns as a lush woody citrus, heady with swirling scented foliage. Fresh tomato leaf, mint and raspberry leaf are combined with rich florals, warm woods and potent musks to create this masterpiece of contrasts.Head: Citrus Accord, Bergamot, Mandarin, Cedrat, Mint, Tomato Leaf, Davana Essence, Aldehydes, Cardamom AbsoluteHeart: Clove, Egyptian Geranium, Madagascan Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, HoneysuckleBase: Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Raspberry Absolute, White Musk, Orientalgris, Oakmoss, Africa Stone.