Racquets Formula Penhaligon`s for men

I was looking for a nice soap-y feel fragrance which smells soap-like but not totally smells like laundry detergent or real soap. And I ended up with this fantastic one!

It gives me warm and comforting feel, like you cuddle with the laundry that just been took out of the dryer and there's still a little warmness stayed among the clothes. The part I love this frag is that it has a really nice floral sense, and this makes this frag more attracting and intriguing than just a straight soapy feel.

One of my friend thinks this frag is just ordinary and lacks a characteristic touch. But I don't think so, or say, its understated simplicity is why that it's special. All of its notes are well-blended together. Upon spraying, citrus top notes pop up and fade really soon. Afterwards, there's only the floral-soapy smell creating a delicate and smooth atmosphere.

I was surprised to learn that this is meant to be for men as I love it for myself. I usually like Jicky and Mitsouko, both by Gurlain and both quite oriental and exotic. Go on ladies!! Try it for yourself.!

Absolutely one of Penhaligon`s best fragrances. It has a very nice dry-down. It`s a typical Penhaligon`s fragrance. Very british, classical, and elegant, perfect for real gentlemen. It`s a edc, but has the strenght of an edt. Very good sillage and longevity. It`s definitively on my wish list!

So up front, thank you Penhaligons for treating your users with respect and calling this a men's fragrance instead of unisex. (I hate the marketing term unisex)

That said this is probably one of the more enjoyable men's scents I"ve sampled, although I didn't care for the opening. I've now confirmed that I don't care for Lavender, as it opens too 'low and grating' on me. Geranium too is hard on the nose, but the base is something you can really sink into.

I put htis on before heading out for my weekend 9 mile hike. When I was done, (and sweaty and dusty), I was left with a floral, earthy base that I enjoyed very much. Everything came together perfectly in the drydown, and it does not slip into a 'manly stink' (sometimes basenotes in men's fragrances can get too heavy)

Here the base includes incense and oakmoss, which are a hard duo to ruin.

If my significant other owned this I would be 'sampling' it for myself when he wsan't looking, just for the drydown.

Fantastic scent. Gives me a fresh from the barber feel all day. One of the few frags I think about when I'm NOT wearing it.

Somewhat floral in a masculine way- very British.
Serious, manly and all business.

Great longevity on me. I will always have a bottle of this on hand.