Perfumes

Founded in 1870, Penhaligon’s is one of the few true fragrance houses in the world. We design and make our own exclusive scents in England, going to great lengths to achieve precise effects. Only fine and rare ingredients are used, such as hand-squeezed oil of bergamot and jasmine oil at twice the price of gold. Our 23 fine fragrances each have unique characters; from the beguiling Bluebell to the citrus fizz of Blenheim Bouquet. Today when you step into a Penhaligon’s boutique you are stepping into a wildly eccentric, darkly mysterious and historical realm. There’s the unmistakable aura of the old-fashioned barber shop with wood and glass cabinets displaying our collection of fine English fragrances, bath and body products, home wares, silver trinkets and leather goods. An eccentric mix of the traditional and the modern, Penhaligon’s is where the aristocratic luxuries of yesteryear become covetable necessities for a modern lifestyle.

H.Bronnley & Co Ltd was founded in 1884 by James Bronnley when he was just 19 years old. He had spent a year in Paris studying the art of soap making and was determined to establish himself as a maker of soaps of the highest quality. His first soap making took place in a humble shed situated in Holborn, Central London. His insistence on producing only the finest quality soaps saw his reputation grow and eventually he relocated to larger premises in Islington, North London. With such a growing reputation came increased orders and he was compelled to move again to a much larger factory in Acton, in those days one of London's outer suburbs and within easy reach of the countryside. The company remained there until 1949 when a disastrous fire destroyed the factory. A number of temporary premises were used until the company permanently relocated to Brackley in Northamptonshire. The first factory in Brackley was in a former Brewery and this served the company well until the present purpose built factory was built and opened in 1989. Today, Bronnley remains a leading British soap and toiletries company famous for the abundance of natural almond oil, herb, flower and tree extracts blended into our soaps and toiletries. The magic of soap making demands skill, fantastically expensive materials and careful attention to detail. Essential oils made from plant extracts, super fatting- the addition of lovely avocado oil, and triple milling - which assures blended consistency - must combine to perfection to produce our soaps. Quality above everything is the cornerstone of Bronnley which is why we are "Makers of the best soaps in the world".

Les Senteurs was founded in 1984 by Betty and Michael Hawksley. They realised that there was no real choice available in department stores, if you wanted something a little different or unusual in fine fragrances or scented goods. So, the concept of Les Senteurs (meaning 'the scents') was born. Les Senteurs is proud to lay claim to having been the first shop in the UK to stock the complete ranges of the now famous brands of Annick Goutal, Creed and Diptyque. From perfume classics, and half-forgotten masterpieces produced by traditional French and Italian perfume houses, to those made by contemporary artisan perfumers, Les Senteurs houses an unrivalled collection of scents and scented goods. Les Senteurs is still a family business and run with the same ethos and passion for exquisite scents. Les Senteurs is able to offer excellent personal service as well as expert impartial advice. The products are mainly from smaller companies, often owned by perfumers who tend to use higher concentrations of natural essences and high quality ingredients. Above all, our aim is to provide a service and to assist you in discovering the delights of perfuming yourself and your home.

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