Penhaligon's" Bluebell" Fragrance Review

[@mikkam9375]

Blue bells do smell. I have a forest close by that is blue with the bluebells in spring and you can smell them as you enter the woods. Very gentle, slightly sweet smell.

[@ouch110]

How lovely! If I ever see any I'll be running over to sniff them. Does this fragrance smell like bluebells?

[@woosterwarrrior766]

Yes yes yes! Apparently the Queen also wore it.
It’s gorgeous! Well said on the review 👏

[@ouch110]

Good to know!

[@lilybats7215]

I'll have to save up to get this... you had me at Princess Diana.

[@ceciliajohnson8812]

Yes, as soon as I heard Princess Diana, I wanted to smell it immediately. Loved her.

[@elowyn9664]

Diana used 'Bluebell' before she got married. On her wedding day she used 'Quelques Fleurs Original'.(Houbigant) Later in life she used the seductive 'Mitsouko' (Guerlain). For a long time her favourite perfume was "Diorissimo' (Dior) and 'Fleurissimo" (Creed) of which the latter was created especially for Empress Grace of Monaco at her wedding. She loved it and it was off market for many years, not becoming available until after her passing. In her last year Diana settled for "24 Faubourg" (Hermes) She absolutely LOVED that one. The vintage one smells devine. There's an air of 'very expensive' to it and it hardly gets more feel of exquisite than this one.

[@jsi4064]

@@elowyn9664 Thank you Elowen. I figured she may have outgrown Bluebell.

[@dianawilson1970]

I want this perfume because it was the favourite of Princess Diana!! Regards from Mexico 😊

[@elliemm557]

"I feel like I should be out, having a spot of tea on the lawn, dahling, ......with a doily." ...lol
You really know how to give a review. I can almost smell it through the video, and I never smelled it before.

[@MJW2157]

I love this scent!!

[@PeaceLoveJoyWorld]

Bravo 🍾 ! What an ability you have to describe a fragrance 🌸! “I’m going to be floral and you’re going to like it!”

[@HappinessSparkles]

This one is on my radar to purchase ,I need to get a sample first !! I’m so glad you did a review on it !! I adore this house of fragrances ,I just purchased my first full bottle of penhaligons and I chose Elizabethan Rose 🌹 It’s stunning

[@dr.kathleenruddy1734]

I bought this blind, based on a You Tube review. It arrived today, in time for a huge snowstorm here in New Jersey. It is intoxicating. I absolutely love it: feel like I won the lottery. A floral in sling-back heels and a straw hat. Recommend it without reservation. Doc

[@ouch110]

Yes! It's kinda special. I like how it showcases hyacinth with reckless abandon. :)

[@AriRHen]

I haven't heard the word doily in such a long time! Lovely review.

[@martisticm1398]

Women who admitted and are said that Bluebell used to be their favourite perfume for years: Tilda Swinton (she admitted wearing only that fragrance for over two decades), Kate Moss, Prince Diana and Margaret Thatcher;) You haven’t mentioned anything about the finish of that smell - there’s something about it that is reminiscent of rotting, slimy leaves and pettals, like a faded bouquet that was kept a little bit too long in a vase - and there’s something about the smell of such water. At least for me. So eventhough I trully loved the beggining of that smell, I couldn’t stand the base notes and how it finished on my skin.

[@lotte1521]

I feel so intimidated yet proud using the same perfume as Kate Moss and Princess Diana

[@jsi4064]

OMG thank you for being frank. Old vase water is a revolting smell. Yick. It sells for $958 online. So I'm no longer in a rush.

[@jsi4064]

@@lotte1521 How odd. You do you. That's all you need.

[@writerforlifeify]

@@jsi4064 What I love about perfume is that it forces you to be true to YOU; either it agrees with your chemistry & fits your spirit or...it doesn't. And there's nothing you can do about that, no matter how 'popular' any fragrance is or who wears it/has worn it.

[@staceyd9264]

I just picked this up on my holiday in London. There’s something in the beginning of this fragrance that reminds me of peanut shells. I know that sounds strange but I love it! That little weird burst fades quickly and leaves a spicy, watery, floral scent. Gorgeous and complex! I ♥️ it!
I didn’t find out until I had selected it to purchase that it was a favorite of Princess Diana. I think I found the perfect souvenir from my trip. 😁

[@ouch110]

Very Londonish! hehe.

[@lotte1521]

its sort of like a fresh, dewy scent it transported me to a early February morning, frosty and wet, the scent of wet grass and bluebells and winter flowers, their scent being activated from the early morning dew. the spice sort of reminds me as like nettles . its so dewy and frosty and rain-like, the British countryside in the 70s

[@jsi4064]

I'd like to be transported back to my 18th birthday.

[@caliinthevalley24681]

You forgot “good good good I hope!” 🙂 it’s YOUR thing I just wait for it and it makes me smile! Thanks for the review I’ve been so interested in this for the longest time. I would have to blind buy this since I live in the middle of po dunk no where and samples are not available. I love hyacinth but sometimes it can be migraine inducing. I’ve seen it for super cheap on HauteLook.

[@ouch110]

oOOOPS. Having an off day. :) haha.

[@jsi4064]

I have absolutely no clue what you said, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you say it. 😉

[@wednesdaychild4040]

Being an English Gal, you'd think I'd have heard of this perfume, plus it came out the year I was born (not that that is relevant lol) but only just discovered it since perfumes are a new crazy hobby. I LOVE my bluebells and am a lover of woodland walks. . So this scent should technically be a no brainer. . I guess I'll find out when my sample arrives!
Thanks for reviewing this perfume, there aren't many here on CZcams so it's very much appreciated. 😊😊💙

[@ouch110]

Hello!!! I deffo reccomend you try "Virginia" by Strangers Parfumerie. It's based on "The Hours" and they have captured the English Country Garden thing so well, it's bluebell, elderflower and wild flowers it's so cool!

[@wednesdaychild4040]

Thank you, that sounds lovely. Have to say, I'm not keen on penhaligon's bluebell personally, it's not working for me. But Virginia sounds like a scent worth smelling!! 👌👌👌 thanks so much

[@ChildofGodforevr]

I was looking all over for a perfume that has hyacinth as top note. I love the smell of hyacinth and this perfume has great reviews. I came to you first for a review because I love your honest and spot on reviews . I really wanted this perfume, even though it’s expensive for being a cologne, not even an edt

[@ouch110]

Even though it says cologne this fragrance isn’t weak by any means. It has a presence :)

[@jsi4064]

@@ouch110 at $958 you would want it to. I can get a vehicle for that!

[@debh3404]

I have Bluebell and LOVE it!!! I like the clove note the best.

[@RohziPohzi]

I pretty much only wear penhaligon's. My 21st birthday, I received Elizabethan Rose. That was my favorite for a while, then I decided to try others. Ellenisia, Lavandula, Ostara, and Blasted Heath are some my favorites. I've tried a few others that didn't quite hit for me, but my friends loved them. Have you tried any of the newer collections?

[@jsi4064]

What do you think of Bluebell? Have you ever had a bottle of it? Did it last well. I just found a bottle online it's $958.

[@RohziPohzi]

@@jsi4064 I love it. Smells really good, hyacinth, clove, a little sweet, kinda spicy. I did not get it for that! It was a couple years ago, I got it for less than $150 from penhaligon's. It doesn't say that it was discontinued, but I haven't been able to find it for a while.

[@leahmead5947]

Haha I’m literally getting to the end of the video thinking, “Would this be good for my Victorian English country manor wedding?” Apparently so haha!

[@jsi4064]

How did you go with the wedding? Another comment said the end note smelt like old vase water.

[@pamelafernandezdelareguera4893]

Hyacinth is such a difficult note for me. I can't make it work for me. It's the front player in Serge Lutens Bas de Soie and it's very present in Hermès 24 Faubourg, and I struggle with both fragrances. That keeps me away from trying this one, that and the fact that Penhaligons is not available in my country 😅. As always, a very good review.
Could you please review Guerlain's L'heure Bleue? I'd really like to hear your thoughts on it. Thank you!!!

[@ouch110]

It deffo is a tricky one but SO distinct! I would love to review L'Heure Bleue, how have I never smelled this! I'll go look it up.

[@Angesjw135]

its not a barbie smell. its addictive rather than adorable. and if royalty would not use it,i would still use it :)

[@richardesguerra4947]

thank you!

[@maddie2781]

I’ve heard and seen this fragrance from a youtuber I’m subscribed too. It’s her signature. I had a sample of a penhaligons fragrance, but I can’t remember which one it was. I just know it wasn’t bluebell. Where did you get your sample from? I want to test it out before committing. Also... they have one that’s named “ostara”. I’ve wanted to test that one out for a few years now. If you can get it, will you do a review on it?

[@ouch110]

A friend got me this from the shop when he visited and gave me a sample set for my Birthday, this was a little extra they threw in. :)

[@More13Feen]

This sounds amazing!

[@ouch110]

Not a safe blind buy, it's very distinctive!

[@leahmead5947]

I love heavy vintage florals like private collection by Estée Lauder etc. Is this that kind of floral?

[@ouch110]

I think so yes!!!!

[@leahmead5947]

@@ouch110 just got a sample. Love it! It does smell like being in the woods. ❤️

[@rulosaciclon]

Love your channel and your reveiws !
Have you tried Reveal by Calvin Klein (women EDP) ? I find it quite strange but I love it!
I am also curious to hear your opinion on the Miss Dior line.. it´s everywhere on youtube, too much hype and I haven´t had the chance to smell it (here in Argentina we are always a little "delayed" in fragrance fahsion hahaha).

[@ouch110]

Thanks!! I have tried reveal yes, it was a bit strange like a very fuzzy salty thing. But I haven't reviewed it before. :( The Miss Dior line has me so confused that I have lost track and started to ignore them. :( I was at a party recently and asked a lady what perfume she was wearing she said it was Miss Dior Cheri but it didn't smell anything like the one I know so, I kinda just leave them alone now... I did try the blooming bouquet one but found it a bit uninspiring. :(

[@rulosaciclon]

ouch110 Fragrance Reviews yes, I supposed that the regular Miss Dior line was quite "meh" beacuse in spite of the many reviews out there, no says anything about it being "unique". The only one that really intrigues me is MD Cherie, but since it's discontinued it's imposible to find for me hahaha.
My most recent purchase is Burberry Weekend, loving it 😍!

[@AckGirl]

Helllo, thanks for the review. Where can I purchase this in the US?

[@ouch110]

They have a store in New York and I think a US website. :)

[@upsanddownsthatshowitgoes9395]

Can men also use this perfume ?

[@jasnahusejnovic8344]

Where do you order samples from?

[@ouch110]

All over the place, this one was given to me by a friend. I swap them with people on forums and facebook groups, and often I get sent lovely parcels from my subscribers. Depending on which country you are in there are websites too like Luckysent, les senteurs and bloom perfumery. :)

[@NotOlga]

My home cyclamen doesn't smell 😑

[@vanessatate2698]

💙

[@ayama44]

Is it similar to Jo Malone's Wild Bluebell?

[@debh3404]

No, it isn't. But I love that one as well.

[@ouch110]

No idea!

[@elowyn9664]

No. Very far from it. Joe Malone's smells unpleasant and synthetic. Penthaligon's smells like a fresh forest after the rain. White cloves, natural, green.

[@jasnahusejnovic8344]

Hello, can you please review the new limited edition perfumes by Maison Lancôme. I just purchased the Oud Bouquet andirons love it it smells nothing like I’ve ever smelled before

[@ouch110]

Hello! I actually have samples of all of them so, I'll give them a sniff and see if I become inspired. :)

[@colleenhardee8428]

I bought this for $150. Year or so and it is so pungent of maybe hyacinth as long as that does not smell good. I like the smell of dirt or even taste it a bit but this isn't it. Yes it's more carnation which does not smell good. I'm going to keep trying it. No way did Princess Diana wear this more than one time so they can say she wore it.
YIKES worst expensive perfume ever.... perfume