Bluebell

In 1978, the house Penhaligon’s presented Bluebell, an Eau de Toilette composed by Michael Pickthall. Its heart brings together hyacinth, lily, cyclamen, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose, lifted by cinnamon, carnation and citrus, before a base where spicy clove meets anisic, lively galbanum.

Brand: Penhaligon's
Launch year: 1978
Olfactory family: Floral
Concentration: Eau de Toilette

Published November 13, 2026

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Bluebell bears the signature of Michael Pickthall and joined the Penhaligon’s collection in 1978. The fragrance is offered as an Eau de Toilette.

Hyacinth is among the heart notes of the composition. Bluebell comes in 50 ml and 100 ml bottles.

Olfactory pyramid

Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
Base notesWhat lingers
- Clove
- Galbanum

Composition

A heart of flowers and spices

The heart combines hyacinth, a green and vegetal flower, lily with sweet and spicy white floral nuances, fresh and green cyclamen, lily of the valley in all its freshness, warm, sweet and wild jasmine, and rose with waxy honey facets. Tangy citrus, woody bark cinnamon, balsamic carnation with clove, and earthy underbrush moss accompany them.

Spicy and green base

In the base, clove evokes mulled wine and gingerbread, a spicy warmth that extends the carnation of the heart. Galbanum brings an anisic, fresh and lively facet, whose greenness echoes the hyacinth and cyclamen.

A floral family

Hyacinth, lily, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and cyclamen anchor Bluebell in the floral family, which gathers compositions built around petal accords. Here, spring green flowers dominate in number, while jasmine and rose add a honeyed roundness.