Majestic elegance of Highgrove Gardens – “Daphne Bouquet” by Penhaligon’s
- mymoderndarcy
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Dear readers, what could be more luxurious than completing a refined summer ensemble with a touch of sumptuous fragrance? Imagine a scent that harmonizes with a featherweight, biscotti-hued linen suit, a crisp white minimal shirt, and smart suede yacht loafers, while you bask in sunlight and wander through a majestic garden perfumed by lush greenery and delicate florals. If your summer days are woven with such poetic tranquility, you may find kindred delight in Penhaligon’s new perfume creation: “Daphne Bouquet.”
This limited edition release is crafted in tribute to The King’s Foundation, established by His Majesty King Charles III, and finds its muse in the fresh green splendor of Highgrove Gardens, the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Designed as an homage to vibrant woodland florals, this perfume was especially created to celebrate the daphne flower. Blooming at the cusp of spring in The Stumpery, a serene, atmospheric enclave of Highgrove inspired by Victorian traditions, the daphne here embodies quiet elegance and botanical artistry.
Presented in golden yellow packaging, adorned with a luxurious matching ribbon encircling the neck of Penhaligon’s iconic bottle, this perfume radiates timeless appeal, particularly suited to summer’s golden hours. The scent opens with the refreshing brightness of blackcurrant leaf, unfolds into a heart of velvety daphne flower accords, and settles gracefully into a base veiled in moss and vetiver. The result is an elegant symphony of invigorating greenery, luminous florals, and aromatic depth; an olfactory passage to Highgrove Gardens beneath the summer sun, encapsulating both the grandeur of the landscape and the artistic vision His Majesty has cultivated for over four decades.
Are you tempted to experience the majestic elegance of an English summer? Well, a few spritzes of “Daphne Bouquet” may just be the perfect way to begin with.
Image courtesy of Penhaligon’s Hong Kong.