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Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet – A Garden in My Skin Every now and then, a fragrance doesn’t just sit on your skin - it stops you, catches your breath, makes you pay attention. Highgrove Bouquet did exactly that for me. First spray and I thought: oh. This is it. This is the one. The opening? It’s bright, almost sparkling - like spring waking up. A vernal zing of citrus, green and lively, with that rush of light you get when the morning sun cuts through damp leaves. It’s fresh, it’s quick, almost fleeting - but it sets the stage. Then the heart blooms. Linden blossom - the silver lime flowers - comes forward, and it’s magic. Soft, powdery-green, with that honeyed glow only linden has. It’s not citrus at all; it’s a floral haze, golden and gentle, like standing under a linden tree when the air is thick with blossom. Mimosa threads through it, adding warmth and a kind of airy sweetness that feels like sunlight caught in petals. Together, they radiate this lush, living freshness that’s neither too floral nor too green - it just feels real. And then it grounds itself. The cedar in the base is smooth, dignified, and quietly strong. It anchors the whole thing without weighing it down, like polished wood beneath layers of greenery. Wearing Highgrove Bouquet feels less like putting on a fragrance and more like stepping into a memory - a garden after rain, earth warm beneath your feet, blossoms overhead. Fresh yet timeless. Radiant but refined. Not just a smell - an atmosphere. And I can’t stop thinking: this could be my signature. The one I reach for without question, the one that always feels right. Highgrove Bouquet is lush, radiant, grounding, and - honestly - utterly enchanting. I’m in love.

I love the scent, don't get me wrong. But many will find an issue with performance. I do not smell it after 2 hours, and it stays too close to the skin. I do not feel it is projecting anything. It has a safe smell. It will not give ANYBODY a headache. It's calm, salty, solar... It's not electric. It's light. It's clear. It's natural. And I respect and appreciate the fragrance for that, You see, this perfume profile has a specific purpose. It is taking you somewhere. In this case, it is a beach, with clear skies and a warm breeze while you listen to the waves coming closer. It's a moment. That moment is not meant to last for 8 hours. That's why you could reapply, forever. I like the safety of reapplying without saturating the skin or the air. Some scents are created to sit closer to your skin. And it's beautiful to see that a person discovers you and sniffs you once they have approached you closely. If you want to be the star of the show, choose another fragrance. This is not loud. It's not like castle on the hill. This is a cabana by the ocean.

I already have Arabiyat Prestige's Nayel, and I've never smell Babycat since I haven't stumbled upon it yet. They are both very similar, they open up very 'motor oily' but on the dry down Rifaqaat is superior IMHO. After that overwhelming animalic, rubbery scent nuance that lasts for around 45 minutes you get the most beautiful and creamy vanilla bourbon. Boozy, but delicate enough for a mature woman to wear it It's totally unisex to my nose. It is, indeed, a bit of a polarizing fragrance. I've tested on different people around me and half of them found it nice while the rest disliked it. Specially the first hour after spraying it can develop a somehow weird, unusual profile (probably the frankincense). Again, I cannot compare to the OG, however, I would recommend anyone who likes vanilla in its different shades, at least, to try it. It's totally inexpensive so it worth buying just out of curiosity.

I bought this at a time in my life where I ended up being a stay at home mom! I had just had my beautiful daughter and had a lot of time on my hands so I went fragrance shopping. The SA at Nordstroms told me to smell this…..WOW! I couldn’t believe for a designer fragrance I was so intrigued. It came off very niche smelling and very unisex on my skin I was in LOVE. the longevity was phenomenal almost over 8 hours. This was a special fragrance in my eyes. The leather note came out super strong on me, making me fall in love even harder. I just started to get involved into niche scents and this was by far the closest to niche I could find in the designer world. As for silage it’s there for 4 strong hours but after that turns close to skin. Highly recommended for that unusual designer find! I still wear it today especially in the evening when I go out with my husband for a date night….reminds me of Marlena Dietrich, she was a controversial actress and singer during 20’s and 30’s. Shad this very raspy voice which made her very sexy! This is her fragrance!!!