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British Tales

Luna Penhaligon's 2016 Eau de Toilette

7.9 / 10 524 Ratings

A popular perfume by Penhaligon's for women, released in 2016. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Citrus

Green

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Primofiore lemon

Bitter orange

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Rose

Juniper berry Jasmine

Jasmine

Base Notes

Fir balsam Musk

Musk

Ambergris

Perfumer

Aliénor Massenet

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Ratings

Scent

7.9524 Ratings

Longevity

7.1423 Ratings

Sillage

6.6426 Ratings

Bottle

8.4395 Ratings

Value for money

6.5199 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 12/01/2025.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the British Tales collection.

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What the fragrance is similar to

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Gin Fizz

Reviews

30 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/25/2022

9Scent

Scentwitch
292 Reviews

Scentwitch

Helpful Review 4

Fresh Rose

I’d classify this perfume as a fresh-floral. They are top notes of all sorts of citrus which just makes it super fresh smelling and unisex at first. Next are all the florals, but the citrus is still there, though ebbs.

It’s slightly sweet, but I’d never classify it as such. Rose is absolutely there after ten minutes and smells heavenly. It’s the main scent note for the duration of the perfume. It is more of a skin scent on me—very much neutral so that it can be worn for any occasion.

This perfume is a breath of fresh air. I love it!
Longevity fair, sillage good.

04/15/2024

Yenn
34 Reviews

Yenn

3

This Luna will enchant you or let you super indiferent.

I feel this perfume enchant you or let you super meh, not in between feelings.

The first time, in winter, I feel the second. I only smelled a common citric-woody perfume, I didnt understand what conexion there is between lemons and the moon.
Today, a very hot spring day, I tried my decant again and I can't believe how beautiful it is what I was smelling. A beatiful light purple night sky appeared in my mind, evoquing a moment of wonder very few perfumes have made me feel. It smelled more like I remembered The favourite instead of what The favourite smells to me right now

This wonderful moment of feelings dissapeared the moment my brain recognized it was like smelling a luxurious rose+lemon soap and the enchant faded away, but it is still very beautiful and pleasant. It also has something orange leaning in the opening

It lasted strong in my skin at least 2h. Now that they have passed 5h, it smells more your typical unisex woody fragrance with the Penhaligon DNA I am getting used by this point.

06/14/2025

9.5Scent 10Longevity 7Sillage

Ninamariah
304 Reviews

Ninamariah

3

One of the softest and calming citruses I know

As most people know, citrus scents are not my thing. I'm really happy that I've found some fragrances with clear citrus aromas that I really like. Luna is one of those few, another beautiful is Ultima Storia and of course unique Burlington 1819 which was the first citrus scent which caught my eye and which I find hard to wear myself though.

Luna is at its best on hot summer days, after a shower or when your mind is heavy and you feel like you have too much to think about. It might also work in the gym, but despite the citrus, Luna is a relaxing and calming scent. It is fresh, soft, gentle, incredibly balanced and well blended. The rose and jasmine tie the notes together so well that the citrus is present until the end. Contrary to the initial impression that the citrus notes seemed to disappear quickly, they last very well throughout the long life of the fragrance. Of course, they perform more strongly at the beginning and then level out immediately afterwards. A subtle aromatic essence permeates through the citrus, but I still wouldn't classify the scent as aromatic. The juniper berry also doesn't make the scent sharp and it doesn't conjure up images of a drink.

The musk and ambergris base makes the scent clean and sensual, yet innocent, while the Fir Balsam adds depth to the freshness, and together with the juniper berries and citrus, it creates a unique refreshing composition that I haven't found in any other fragrance. The scent is clear, transparent, breathable and soothing. It's no soapy nor shampoo like.

What's also special about Luna is its longevity: it easily lasts all day, which is rare for such fragrances. It projects in the nice way as well. Luna is totally unisex imo.

If citrus isn't my favorite category, Penhaligon's isn't one of my favorite houses either, but I think I could find others in this collection that I like. I’m absolutely in love with this scent.

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08/18/2023

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Astralmonad
61 Reviews

Astralmonad

2

Beautiful! Fresh citrus floral with fresh woods

Although this is EDT it is a slightly more substantial, lemon-y version of Juniper Sling that performs better! The hint of rose is also beautiful and subtle! I admit that I've learned to value lighter but soothing and mellow scents that aren't as noisy in creating a sillage around me. When I tried this for the first time in November, it just smelled like lemons to my underdeveloped olfactory senses so I didn't appreciate it. But now that my nose has become more sophisticated with a collection of 100+ perfumes, I can appreciate a work of art when I smell it. I came across part of a 5 ml sample that had some juice left in it, and the herbal lemon with the undertone of florals was just beautiful. So I had to replenish my stock with a 100ml bottle someone was selling for a massive discount on Ebay. I think this might soon become my new signature scent. Penhaligon's keeps coming out with masterpieces and this one is no exception.

06/10/2025

6Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Ursaw
171 Reviews

Ursaw

2

Overly sweet cocktail I've paid too much for to abandon, but am now struggling to finish

Frilly gin tonic from seasonal menu with too much rose jam in it. Fizzy, watery, sparkly. Honeyed, sweet. Far too sweet. The kind of cocktail I'd take two sips of and then give the rest to my partner to finish because the flavor is too aggressive for me.

The rose note itself is nearly identical to the one in The Coveted Duchess Rose. Jammy, thick and delicious. But I enjoy it way more in Luna – here it at least has some freshness to bounce off of. Citruses – a thin mist of oils spraying from the rind as you pry the fruit open. Fragrant tangy juniper. Sharp fir.

It's delightful when you get quick whiffs of someone else wearing it, but being engulfed in the cloud yourself is diabetes-inducing. It settles closer to skin after the first ~1,5 hours, but by then I'm already deathly tired of this flavor profile and struggle to appreciate it.

Unfortunately, it also loses most of the adorable fizziness as it goes. What's left is a warm musky backdrop and just a bit of fading fir. And, of course, the rose. From start to finish it never leaves the spotlight no matter how much I wish it did.

It stays pretty noticeable for about ~2 more hours, and then slowly fades for another ~2. But even as everything else dries down into nothing, rose clings to skin. It gets a bit musty near the end, but at that point the scent is faint enough to be inconsequential.

Eh... The idea itself is neat. Three spoonfuls less of rose jam – and I'd fall in love at first sight and would have to lay my hands on it! But unfortunately it is what it is.

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