Sartorial is a contemporary interpretation of a classic Fougère; the traditional notes of oakmoss, tonka bean and lavender have been exquisitely stitched together with woods, ozonic and metallic effects, leather, violet leaf, honey and spices to create the perfect illusion of a tailor’s workroom. The modern thread running through Sartorial is beeswax; echoing the blocks of wax each thread is run across before stitching. This sweet smudged note ties together the more traditional elements; the oiled flash of shears cutting cloth, the rub of fabric beneath fingers, tobacco tinted cabinetry, puffs of chalk in the air and old paper patterns vanilla with age. Bringing together the great traditions of British perfumery and British bespoke tailoring, Sartorial is a fragrance for a new generation of gentlemen and would suit all men well-if you're going to be dressing like a Sharp Dressed Man you need the scent to go with it! It truly does evoke a sense of London's high style that unfortunately, let's be honest, is not completely mimicked on this side of the pond by the general population of Manhattan as you will note-people are much better dressed on The Tube than they are on the MTA, as looking your best is embraced by many more there. HOWEVER, we believe our readers at Whom You Know in Manhattan and around the world do embody this English style and take pride in presentation...and even if you do not, perhaps those in Manhattan that need some style pointers will read Sharp Dressed Man and start sporting the scent of Satorial!!!Penhaligon’s Sartorial, is a sophisticated fragrance for men, created by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour and is inspired by one of the most famous Bespoke Tailors at Norton & Sons. Cleverly, Sartorial evokes elements of the richness and luxury of a fine tailored suit. The fragrance envelopes the wearer; like freshly steamed dress shirt and fine Italian wool. Sartorial’s spicy sweet notes layer perfectly with white must, honey and wood creating a combination that is warm, inviting and sophisticated all at once – a fabulous addition to Penhaligon’s collection! Many men would certainly enjoy this fragrance! Keeping with the sophisticated taste typical of Penhaligon's, Sartorial comes beautifully wrapped in lovely presentation boxes – a perfect little gift of luxury for yourself or someone else. And if sustainability is of interest, they are incorporating a recycling program for its customers to return empty bottles to the company. Whom You Know Highly Recommends Satorial for Men - Buy it if you are a Man, and if you are not, it makes an excellent gift for those you love!!!
Head Notes: Aldehydes, Ozonic Effect, Metallic Effect, Violet Leaf, Neroli, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger
Heart Notes: Beeswax, Cyclamen, Linden Blossom, Lavender, Leather
Base Notes: Gurgum Wood, Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, White Musk, Honey Effect, Old Wood Effect, Vanilla, Amber
Penhaligon’s Sartorial Eau de Toilette 50ml $80
Penhaligon’s Sartorial Eau de Toilette 100ml $110
Sartorial will launch in the US on 11th October 2010 and will be available in Penhaligon’s boutiques, concessions and online at www.penhaligons.com
About Penhaligon's, from them:
Today, our scents are still made in England using the finest rare ingredients; from hand-squeezed bergamot, to jasmine at twice the price of gold.
Fragrance is liquid emotion. It unlocks memories and opens doors; it can stop us in our tracks, lost somewhere for a moment in time. Recollections triggered by a dusting or iris, a whisper of clove, a burst of juicy nectarine, a trail of smoky incense, a creamy lick of vanilla. At Penhaligon's we understand the emotive power of scent.
Our fragrant adventure began in the Edwardian era of decadence and carries us into the future as we strive to create original scents for the discerning eccentrics of today. True modern dandies and bold women who are proud to go their own way.
The spirit of William Penhaligon, our founder, touches everything we do. An Englishman living in an age of excess and flamboyance, William was witty, wildly creative and always inspired by the unusual. Hammam Bouquet, our first scent, was dreamt up by William in 1872 after inhaling the steam and sulphurous aromas of his neighbouring Turkish baths. These were wild ideas for wild times, and it is still the way we work today. Inspiration comes at the strangest moments and places: a magical moment, a stolen view, an idea crystallised.
Over 135 years since the doors of the Penhaligon's barber shop first opened on Jermyn
Street, William's hugely precious archives continue to inspire and inform everything we do.
Our passion is to carry on his incredible legacy of creative and innovative perfumery, challenging
the traditions of the art and seeking new ways to interpret elegance.
We continue to work with master perfumers who can interpret our distinctive ideas; conjuring up
new perfume sensations that flow against the tide.
A hand-written formula by William Penhaligon: Contradictory ideas don't come bolder than our best-selling men's fragrance Blenheim Bouquet. At its launch 1902, this was a brave new direction. Citrus based, it opposed the rich, heavy florals that were feted at the time. The world soon caught up with William's way of thinking.
The spirit of William Penhaligon, our founder, touches everything we do. An Englishman living in an age of excess and flamboyance, William was witty, wildly creative and always inspired by the unusual. Hammam Bouquet, our first scent, was dreamt up by William in 1872 after inhaling the steam and sulphurous aromas of his neighbouring Turkish baths. These were wild ideas for wild times, and it is still the way we work today. Inspiration comes at the strangest moments and places: a magical moment, a stolen view, an idea crystallised.
Over 135 years since the doors of the Penhaligon's barber shop first opened on Jermyn
Street, William's hugely precious archives continue to inspire and inform everything we do.
Our passion is to carry on his incredible legacy of creative and innovative perfumery, challenging
the traditions of the art and seeking new ways to interpret elegance.
We continue to work with master perfumers who can interpret our distinctive ideas; conjuring up
new perfume sensations that flow against the tide.
A hand-written formula by William Penhaligon: Contradictory ideas don't come bolder than our best-selling men's fragrance Blenheim Bouquet. At its launch 1902, this was a brave new direction. Citrus based, it opposed the rich, heavy florals that were feted at the time. The world soon caught up with William's way of thinking.
Today, our scents are still made in England using the finest rare ingredients - from hand squeezed bergamot, to jasmine at twice the price of gold. Our signature Penhaligon's fragrance bottle is to William's original design: clear glass with a distinctive ribbon-wrapped stopper. Visit a Penhaligon's boutique today and you'll find a portfolio of 28 unusual and distinctive fragrances:
each designed to elicit a response. Soliflores, Orientals, Chypres: a palette of intense experiences that we are continually adding to. Linking Penhaligon's past and future is Anthology, our series of archive scents from as far back as 1927, reinterpreted for the modern fragrance connoisseur. Times may change, trends may ebb and flow but the great traditions of Penhaligon's continue.
each designed to elicit a response. Soliflores, Orientals, Chypres: a palette of intense experiences that we are continually adding to. Linking Penhaligon's past and future is Anthology, our series of archive scents from as far back as 1927, reinterpreted for the modern fragrance connoisseur. Times may change, trends may ebb and flow but the great traditions of Penhaligon's continue.
Whom You Know loves great traditions and we love Penhaligon's!