Blasted Heath

I've worn this one a few times now and I will say with a certainty, it is the most interesting of my marine fragrances. Not a genre I'm super well versed in but I have plenty. Standard bottle and sprayer for Penhaligon's, very nice. Labeling is etched rather than the typical sticker which makes the presentation much nicer. Definitely the most interesting marine scent I have, though I always end up in the same place with aquatics. Salty, cool, blue. As others have stated, not as "beachy" as most aquatics. It retains that salty aquatic smell but undoubtedly more melancholy. A bit mysterious. Another reviewer's description of a windswept naval deck of old is pretty on point. It is the water of the deepest ocean I could imagine. Moreso than Bvlgari Aqua Atlantique which was my former "best of" in the category. It actually smells like a deep ocean, rather than relying on a synth note to be pleasing to every nose. This one doesn't do "mainstream", meaning no ambrox notes of any kind. It's not trying to be pleasing to the crowd yet I think it still is. I think year round is fine for this one, it's not particularly summery. All ages. I would go casual with this one but the whiskey note gives it a mature edge that could be good for any situation. Performance very respectable. I really like this and I think it will grow on me further.

A deep marine, salty aquatic. No fruity citrus or bright, light notes, just cold seaspray, windblown grass, seaweed, and salt. Slight boozy wood or whisky note in the background. Quite strong and long lasting. Bracingly refreshing and heavy at the same time. Sort of a cool/cold weather aquatic. Not light enough for warmer weather. Darker and more marine than Bvlgari Aqua. Smells high quality. Easily the strongest sillage/longevity of a Penhaligon’s (I’m a fan but they’re stuff is often notoriously short lived and weak). A distinct, and well crafted take on a dark, marine aquatic. Penhaligon’s description of the cold sea meeting the British countryside is vividly accurate - really suits that type of maritime climate too - Pacific Northwest, for ex. would be a perfect climate for BH.

This is just the niche version of Bvlgari Aqva to me. Hell, I actually like it better than Bvlgari as the sharp seaweed note (or is it calone) is more toned down and that makes this fragrance much better balanced. On the downside, it is weak- in projection as well as longetivity! However, all things said and done, if available at a decent price, this could easily be a dumb reach for the summer.

Wonderful scent. Cold beach. Northern beach. Aquatic in a cold, salty way. Sweetens up a bit after an hour, perhaps that's the whiskey and tobacco coming through. Got a compliment on this 03/30/19. rak In the vein of Beach Hut Man by Amouage or Wood Sage & Sea Salt by Jo Malone London. 09/20/19 - Dries down a bit sweet which is pleasant.

I like Blasted Heath but I can't say I love it...it's a watery, deep sea concoction, with a bright windswept edge...however, it seems to be missing something as there's no warmth to it...and there seems to be a million other perfumes just like it...worth trying at least...