Equinox Bloom

I got a decant of Equinox Bloom on a whim because I love the name, and it was a lucky guess: the scent is as good as the name, and I fell in love with it as soon as I sniffed it. Sugared white florals can be so deliciously intoxicating if done well, and they really are here. As others have mentioned, it's very well balanced: as sugared as this fragrance is, it's not "sugary", if that makes sense - very sweet, yes, but not overwhelming so. And the floral notes are wonderfully done as well, I get mostly frangipani but jasmine and orange blossom are there too, and it all goes together terrifically well. Altogether it makes for just the kind of semi-gourmand I love in the colder seasons, although (again, despite the heavy dose of sugar), this one is light enough to be worn any time from early fall to late spring. I understand what others have mentioned about it being reminiscent of tea without actually smelling like or containing a tea note...delicious black tea with lots of brown sugar in a room full of flowers. Lovely! I wouldn't be surprised if my little decant turns into a full bottle at some point.

I wasn't really impressed the first time I sprayed this perfume, because I found it a bit weird, but maybe it's because I tested this along with MFK's Baccarat. Everyone knows the hype on Baccarat, and maybe it affected me too (but I ended up buying nothing after all) I kept the blotter with me for a day, and I quite liked the dry down... But I need association for a perfume to get my love... So this wasn't really in my buying list. Very much later I was reminded of this perfume when I had a breakfast morning tea. And I was struck down because I happen to love tea very much... very very very much.... Hence I decided to buy this offering, and when I imagine hot black tea with brown sugar in the cooler day, I came to appreciate this perfume even more. For me this is like wearing a sweet black tea. The weird thing about this perfume instantly became niche quality for me. The projection is just moderate, but it lingers for a day. So wearing this for me feels like having sweet black tea all day long. Now that's what I really call love.

It smells extremely familiar...like a floral variation of some of the praline-centered Parfumerie Generale creations. And I like it. I find my primary complaint about Penhaligon's perfumes is that they are anemic, limp, blink-and-you'll-miss them things. But this is stronger and more interesting than most of their offerings, and definitely a welcome change in tune while simultaneously remaining loyal to their pastoral-England aesthetic (despite the fact that the flowers are ones you won't find in an English garden). The floral notes juuuuust avoid smelling old lady-ish. The sugar, while definitely intensive, doesn't go over the top. Excellent balance. Perhaps they're using better quality raw materials. Either way, well done! One spray will do you just fine. This seems like a perfume that would be very easy to over-apply.

Equinox Bloom by Penhaligon’s is indeed a unique sweet fragrance that stands out in the world of perfumes. The scent opens with a creamy and comforting blend of Chantilly cream and sugar, creating a gourmand effect that feels cozy yet sophisticated. What makes it unique is the floral twist—it combines delicate notes of violet leaves, frangipani, and orange blossom, adding a soft, powdery, and slightly tropical sweetness. The overall result feels indulgent, like a high tea experience with scones, cream, and fragrant flowers. It’s not overly sugary or cloying; instead, it has a warm, balanced sweetness that feels elegant. Perfect for someone looking for a scent that’s both comforting and distinctive.

Equinox Bloom is like having sugared frangipani tea in a green garden. Dreamy, mesmerising, effortless, and natural as if it's the scent of the most beloved and prettiest one. It leans gourmand but is still in the floral category. I've fallen so hard didn't prepare for this and already bought a backup bottle. Update: Every time I wore this for a walk, I always got some insects swarming around as well as on my clothes back home 😂 (also happened with Diorissimo). Does not project much but has great sillage and a lovely scent trail which is perhaps because of Ambroxan.

I received this as a sample with a purchase of Malabah. I was surprised at the strength and sweetness of this. The first thing that you smell are the brown sugar and the florals. But there is definitely an Oriental base. And I am also getting a green/herbal note, too. I believe it must be the violet leaf and hortensia. To me the green notes and the base keep this from being just another gourmand. I like it and may make it my going out fragrance, as it would be too potent for my conservative workplace. And my normally oblivious husband noticed I smelled good.

Where do you people take perfumes that smell like “spit” “canned tuna”?? Stop posting reviews about something you’ve never tried. I own this fragrance and I adore it. It’s light, floral/vanilla/burnt sugar/bright and very beautiful perfume. Easy to apply throughout the day for any occasions. It’s a crowd pleaser that won’t upset anyones nose. This review is based on a whole month of wearing it, purchased my full size bottle from the authentic source. If you get a good price it very well worth it!

Sweet/floral,delicate and almost gourmand. Start with neroli,then become covered with delightful floral notes. A few minutes later evolves jasmine, which gives the fragrance a touch of softness and innocent,very delicate. He feels the spring,its harmony and beauty. This beautiful parfum in my opinion.. contains all this ... very evocative and well done, definitely much different than other. I really love this perfume❤!!! Sillage: 6.5/10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Scent: 9./10 Overall: 9.5/10

Love at first glance ...spray! This well belanced niche fragrance, it's what I prefer of Phenaligons perfums. It's so different from all Phenaligons! It's young,sparkling, joyous, an energetic opening for sure. Cheer you up.I love it. Appena spruzzato è stato amore a prima vista. Un apertura decisamente energetica, primaverile che toglie l'inverno da dosso. Una fragranza ben bilanciata, solare, allegra vivace. Mette il buon umore! I love it!!

This smells good! A floral that has been sugared but not too sweet to make it smell cheap/flirty. I am picturing a woman who's highly agreeable, selfless and warm-hearted who will wear this. The twist is that she's also intelligent and rich. What can you say wrong about that Miss Perfect? This is that perfume, that scent. You can't dislike her, it would be a sin and selfishness/enviousness on your part.

A fantastic, tea fragrance without any tea listed at all. It is refreshing and an idealist spring in a bottle. It has almost no scent on paper but on skin it sings. It's quite light and appropriate for the warmer months. Really dainty, feminine and soft. Lovely. The brown sugar warms up on the skin nicely making it a likable fragrance for the early spring and late fall as well. Really I adore it. 8.5/10

Such a beautiful perfume. I would not necessarily describe it as gourmand but I do detect some milkiness despite milk not being listed as a note. It smells like jasmine milk tea sweetened with brown sugar, drank in a floral garden on a sunny spring day. Very feminine and pretty. Lasts a whole day on my skin.

Gorgeous and elegant lightly sweet floral scent. I would call this more yellow floral than white. Smells very similar to Beige by Chanel, but replace the soapiness with sugar. Unfortunately, it is also far weaker than Beige and almost immediately becomes a skin scent.

This reminds me of a wealthy young duchess having tea in her grandmother's Garden covered in flowers. She has her tea and she adds a ton of cream and brown sugar to it. It is so sweet in a refined way and very delicious. Ultra feminine in my opinion.

Green and sweet and slightly savory. It reminds me of some type of pastry, but also of a nice bouquet of some exotic flowers. Such unique usually scent! Definitely unique, but somewhat strange. Follow me on IG: scent.guide

I received this from my husband as a Christmas gift. It is perfect for Summer; sweet , yet gorgeously soft floral. It only lasts a couple hours on my skin, however, the opening is so lovely I'm happy to regularly respray.

Sweet, shy, white floral...very spring/summer...like a basket of flowers on a table with afternoon tea...lots of sunshine coming in the windows...I like this, and I am not a big white florals kind of girl...

Signature scent worthy. Gone, gone forever :(

Equinox Bloom is an odd chimera of a fragrance. I'm not sure what it's trying to be; some ad copies say it's inspired by springtime blooms, others put more of an emphasis on the concept of afternoon tea. It certainly smells a little confused. This strange mix of ideas results in a peculiar fragrance: a fresh, sugared-gourmand floral. To me it's equal parts early spring blossoms and sugary lemon tea. Each whiff I get seems different: sometimes it's the freshly bloomed flowers against a cold spring air (almost crisp, like a florist shop smell) and sometimes it's the sweet brown sugar. These two scents don't mesh very well, they seem to sit more side-by-side as opposed to merging into one cohesive fragrance. All in all, Equinox Bloom is interesting, if a little strange. But I did enjoy experiencing it.

I thought Penhaligon's only had old-fashioned scents, but this is very modern. It's also complex and belongs to the niche category. I can sense neroli, jasmine and orange blossom, which create the "bloom" factor and frangipani and other sweet notes that make it sweet. I think that's very interesting how it's balanced between fresh white flowers and sweet gourmand notes. Even if you are not a Penhaligon's fan, this is worth a try.