Penhaligon's · 2018
Empressa Eau de Parfum Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 43 people
Worn by
Mostly womenmost often worn by
fresh
sweet
uplifting
bright citrus fruit with rose and soft vanilla
Scent Notes
Fresh
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What the community says
Above all, soft
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 49 describe how long it lasts, 43 how far it projects and 18 how it smells. Most other posts only name Empressa Eau de Parfum.
How long it lasts49 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects43 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it projects moderately
about 1 in 3 say it stays close to the skin
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects moderately, and about 1 in 3 say it stays close to the skin.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Penhaligon's Empressa Eau de Parfum: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, soft.
Most often worn by women.
Mixed reports on wear time (49 people): No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Mixed reports on projection (43 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects moderately, and about 1 in 3 say it stays close to the skin.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 80+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think bright citrus fruit with rose and soft vanilla: that is Penhaligon's Empressa Eau de Parfum. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange, moves into peach, rose and blackcurrant and settles on amber, maltol and musk. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. A good pick for casual days. Released in 2018.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and sweet for casual days.
- Sample first if: floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike fruity fragrances.
Around $330.
Explore more: More from Penhaligon's · Fresh perfumes · Bergamot perfumes · Blood orange perfumes
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Penhaligon's is an English niche perfumery founded in 1870, best known today for the Portraits line, narrative-heavy scents named after a fictional family, plus the Halfeti, Babylon and traditional Trade Routes ranges. Scendira lists 48 live Penhaligon's perfumes, avg 3., priced $45-$350 (avg $227.41). The catalogue is unisex-heavy (25 unisex, 12 masculine, 9 feminine). Top families are Fresh (18), Gourmand (9), Woody (5), Floral (5) and Warm & Amber (5), with accord signature Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Fresh, Floral. Standout live picks include The Blazing Mr Sam (spiced incense, smoky woods, warm tobacco), The Manoeuvres of the Baroness (powdery cream and orange blossom on soft sandalwood), Changing Constance (salted caramel tea, cardamom warmth, vanilla smoke), Babylon (smoky spiced wood, sweet vanilla haze), and Halfeti Leather (smoky leather satchel, plum and warm spices).
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like bright citrus fruit with rose and soft vanilla. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange, moves into peach, rose and blackcurrant and settles on amber, maltol and musk.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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