Oh how I love that I finally have the energy to try and to review new fragrances. I am, however, selective in which order I am discovering the set of Portraits from Penhaligon's - I need easily likeable fragrances to get into the swing of things.
Lady Blanche sounds just as amazing as Yasmine - a spicy, floral and woody scent. Perfect in Autumn!
But oh how different the two are! Lady Blanche is a powdery and light fragrance, whereas Yasmine was spicy, deep and smokey.
I'm sorry Penhaligon's, but in what world is Lady Blanche a spicy fragrance? This reminds me so much of Infusion d'Iris by Prada. Both are elegant, powdery, feminine and floral. Lady Blanche has in comparison to Infusion d'Iris a notable note of hyacinth.
The one who wrote the pamphlet in the set needs to revise it 👀
Lady Blanche is definitely for spring and maybe summer, but not my cup of tea for autumn.
On skin, the hyacinth is very much noticeable. When spraying myself with Lady Blanche, I made a note to myself that she and Infusion d'Iris are identical, but when smelling my wrist, I distinguish the hyacinth as being the sole noticeable note. It is so strong that I find Lady Blanche to be a purely hyacinth fragrance. The similarity to Infusion d'Iris is still there, but between those two scent experiences is another one too. A terrible one.
Something really synthetic and plastic like. It might just be my dislike of anything floral, especially hyacinth.
This is the type of fragrance that I struggle to write a review of from a full day's wear.
I think I've gotten the jist of it - a green scent of a predominantly hyacinth note, floral of course, powdery and moderately sweet.
That's it, you won't get more out of me.
Maybe just a last remark that I tried to wash it off and it ain't budging, to my dismay.
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