Whitehall (Eau de Parfum) by Hugh Parsons

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Whitehall Hugh Parsons 2012 Eau de Parfum

7.0 / 10 57 Ratings

A perfume by Hugh Parsons for men, released in 2012. The scent is spicy-fresh. It is being marketed by Profumart / Profumitalia.
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Main accords

Spicy

Fresh

Citrus

Woody

Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Grapefruit

Orange blossom

Heart Notes

Black pepper

White pepper

Geranium

Base Notes

Bourbon vetiver

Russian leather

Singapore patchouli

White amber

Ratings

Scent

7.057 Ratings

Longevity

6.843 Ratings

Sillage

6.347 Ratings

Bottle

7.153 Ratings

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/06/2025

blindy
38 Reviews

blindy

2

A new men’s classic?

Hugh Parsons is one of the brands I’ve never heard being advertised in any way. I also haven’t seen them sold in any “offline” store in Europe. Very much under the radar.

Whitehall is a fragrance I would put in a neoclassical category (yes, I made it up myself). Classical scents for men are something the younger audience would probably not like or understand. Things like Jacques Bogart’s One Man Show or Duc De Vervins by Houbigant are simply “too old” for the new generation of perfume connoisseurs.

Whitehall in my honest opinion is an embodiment of the new wave of male fragrances that should be regarded as classic. Citrusy-peppery/spicy opening that evolves into something woody-vetivery is just so simple but so good.

Some people might ask me now: but we already have something in that neoclassical category: take Terre d’Hermes for example and all its recent flankers. TdH in my opinion is too heavy on Iso E super. It is rich and smooth, very classy, but my nose just doesn’t want to “eat” that much of Iso E, that’s where Whitehall jumps in. It is more sharp and has way less Iso E if it contains this molecule at all.

It is a must try for anyone who had enough of TdH and wants to try something different but similar at the same time. Very inoffensive and formal scent, won’t bother anyone.

08/28/2016

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Mustang69
99 Reviews

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Mustang69

Top Review 16

Perfectly Formed

This fragrance deserves a bit of attention, as it manages to convincingly and stylishly implement a complex theme: pepper. This is no small feat; anyone who has had the dubious pleasure of tasting one of the numerous creations where the delicate spice was rather awkwardly used will appreciate Whitehall. Pleasantly neat and sensitive, it sets itself apart.

A brief start of citrus color is followed by a base note of metallic clarity that permeates the fragrance in all its nuances. These are primarily green in nature, but due to their cool freshness, they remind less of forests and meadows, and more of moist, freshly cut foliage. The pepper itself reaches a rare level of perfection in Whitehall, subtly and lightly carrying the fragrance without ever lacking the necessary resonance. Earthy and woody shades skillfully round off the overall picture.

The reviews here in the forum are somewhat neglected, much to my regret. All friends of a distinguished appearance will find joy in this classically composed fragrance. With Whitehall, one unlocks nearly limitless possibilities for use; it confidently and visibly enjoys company, both for private and more formal occasions.

08/23/2013

7Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Meggi
1018 Reviews

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Meggi

Very helpful Review 9

Noblesse á la Geranium macrorrhizum?

When I sniff the vial, the combination of hesperidins and pepper immediately brings to mind a comparison with White by Lalique. However, this is only in the first moment. While White practically jumps out of the bottle to present its freshness and purity, Whitehall remains more reserved. It is also citrusy and peppery, but less fruity and juicy. Above all, however, a hint of something bitter already mixes in, which does not seem to originate solely from the bergamot. But we will get to that shortly.

On the skin, not much remains of the kinship between the two Whites. And after a short time, the Londoner (with a migration background) takes a completely different direction.

Initially, however, the pepper immediately announces itself alongside the citrus fruits in the opening. I can only distinguish between top and heart notes in hindsight, when it becomes clear who evaporates from the orbit first. And Whitehall has a surprise in store - at least in my nose. Well, well... Someone is not adhering to the officially announced pyramid, and someone is also deviating from the fragrance component lexicon.

For not only the usual suspects but also the pepper quickly make way for something dry and herbal. The so-called geranium? Already the vetiver? Seems extraordinarily herbaceous to me, downright bitter. Are we possibly dealing with “real” geranium here, that is, cranesbill? I went straight to the garden, crushed a leaf of Balkan cranesbill (for those who want to know: Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Spessart’) and - lo and behold! - it indeed pinches quite similarly in the nose.

That would be original, as the essential oils of this plant... uh... smell somewhat pungent. To put it bluntly: The juice of the leaves - and especially the roots - stinks terribly. Gardening with this perennial is truly a punishment. In a way, it’s an olfactory second place behind its wild relative, the bitter cranesbill, which is not coincidentally also called stinking cranesbill. What is the plant equivalent of animalistic?

But of course, nothing smells bad in the perfume; on the contrary. The roughness and bitterness are never as aggressive as in nature, but are sufficiently tamed by the other components of the first two notes that occasionally greet from the orbit. After just two hours, the extravagant cranesbill has flown away anyway and is only recognizable from a distance. Too bad. Whitehall still remains somewhat bitter for several hours, albeit now in a more subtle way with an occasional hint of citrus and pepper. A hint of balsamic sweetness and briefcase leather from the base joins in, initially gaining equality in the further course and eventually gaining the upper hand in a rather conventional manner after about six hours.

One cannot help but stretch the cliché of the distinguished Englishman; it just fits too well. The scent is not loud, but distinct. Reserved, yet present. And just quirky enough not to become arbitrary - all aside from the Dernière. Certainly suitable for any occasion and with its unobtrusive sillage, it can also be worn in any office. Unfortunately, the longevity leaves something to be desired. Personally, I would have liked to spend a bit more time with the strong, bitter heart note. And not for the purpose of a gardening desensitization!

Conclusion: An overall noble, gentlemanly scent that could, however, show itself a bit more enduring, especially with its original geranium idea (if that was indeed the case...). The gentleman probably has to top up again at noon in his club.

Whitehall is definitely worth a test.

P.S.: I would really be interested to know what others think about the geranium hypothesis. Perennial gardeners, step forward!

12/23/2015

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Biker
11 Reviews

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Biker

Helpful Review 2

Trying is better than studying...

...and this is true for this perfume in the truest sense of the word. If I hadn't received a sample of "Mustang 69," for which I would like to express my heartfelt thanks once again, I probably would have never come across this scent. Not only because it is a perfume that is not found in every random perfumery, but also because my highly esteemed predecessor rated this perfume quite critically in the drydown.
Now, there is nothing to say against that, as the experience of a scent is entirely individual.
How do I experience this fragrance? In the opening, it is fresh and airy with pleasant citrus notes and a nice spiciness. From this wonderful bright opening, one wishes it would last as long as possible. But that favor is not granted. The scent drifts from this bright lightness into darkness after just a few minutes. It does not become cold, but somewhat smoky. I would say it is amber-warm. A dominant role is certainly played by the geranium. Here, one comes to a fork in the road. Do I continue down this path and fully learn this scent, or do I spray again to repeat the olfactory experience from the beginning?
I know this creeping ground cover, commonly known as stinking geranium, very well. Nevertheless, I have no negative association with the scent of this plant, even though there are similarities.
What is astonishing to me is that, unlike Leimbacher, the scent never seems unpleasant or unclean to me at any point. I would characterize the drydown as warm and spicy.
The sillage; close to the body. A scent that fits well for many occasions. After about 6 hours, the impression slowly approaches its end. One perceives the scent only very close to the body.
To anyone who will test this perfume, I advise not to rush to a judgment. It is one of those scents that want to be "learned."

01/26/2014

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Leimbacher
2876 Reviews

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2

From White Black Ink to Leather Mustiness in Just One Night

What a transformation this fragrance undergoes... I haven't experienced such a change and downfall in a long time! But let's start from the beginning. First of all, I was excited to finally test a Hugh Parsons fragrance with Whitehall; I haven't seen them live very often, and when I have, they've completely faded into the background with their understated appearance! But today, there was no escaping my eager testing hands! The bottle was too heavy, the name too resonant... Whitehall!

A mix of Encre Noir and Lalique White - that's how it starts and it impresses me immensely! Lemon, woody pencil undertone, pepper, vetiver - rough, clean, even a bit smoky and definitely exactly the direction my taste has been developing lately. So light yet serious. A white reception hall, perfectly furnished without appearing too cold. So far, so great. But then comes a break; I could hardly believe it and thought I had accidentally sprayed something else. But that wasn't the case; the fragrance completely changes in the drydown, smelling of musty, sweaty, old leather. Very corporeal and truly unpleasantly unwashed. As if something has gone bad and the bergamot from the beginning starts to mold. What a terrible decline!

Bottle: Price and quality are right, even with the bottle and top sprayer!
Sillage: perfect for the office, whether boss or intern!
Longevity: the musty part lingers until after hour 10.

60% of the fragrance is dreamy and would immediately join my collection and be worn to work often - but the last part is so off that it has to be removed from the wish list! What a pity!