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Penhaligon'sTrade RoutesDiscontinued

Empressa (EDT)

2014

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Versions Timeline

2014

Empressa (Original Release)

Price Range
$169 – $241

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Christian ProvenzanoMike Parrott

"Empressa is a polished floral-fruity Eau de Toilette with a bright citrus opening and a soft, sweet character. Peach and dark berry nuances give the heart a juicy richness, while rose and aromatic florals add refinement. Pepper, cardamom, and neroli provide gentle lift and spice rather than making the composition feel heavy. The drydown becomes warmer and more gourmand, combining patchouli, amber, cocoa, vanilla, musk, and woods. Its overall effect is feminine, approachable, and softly luxurious. The fragrance belongs to Penhaligon's Trade Routes line and presents a more accessible, crowd-pleasing style within the house's broader portfolio."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Alluring
Romantic
Warm
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Date
Dinner
Work
Formal

Fun Facts

Empressa was released in 2014 as part of Penhaligon's Trade Routes collection.

Published credits name both Christian Provenzano and Mike Parrott in connection with the fragrance.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFruityFreshFloralSpicySweetGourmandWoodyResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

blood orange
bergamot
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

peach
blackcurrant
dewberry
rose
neroli
geranium
cardamom
pink pepper
black pepper
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

patchouli
musk
amber
cocoa
frankincense
maltol
sandalwood
vanilla
woody notes

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Empressa is generally regarded as a smooth, pleasant, polished floral-fruity fragrance with a sweet, soft, slightly gourmand finish. Citrus and peach lead into a warm patchouli, vanilla, cocoa, and amber base. It is considered crowd-pleasing and easy to wear, although some criticism describes its style as familiar rather than especially original.”

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