The Revenge Of Lady Blanche

5/10

My experience is similar to that of Fatima D! I got a sample of Lady Blanche out of curiosity simply because I love her daughter (in Penhaligon's Portrait series) Duchess Rose so much lol. I initially thought Lady B was "perfectly wearable", that's it. Tried it a couple of times, started liking it, but kept thinking "it's really lovely, but not me". Now I've used it for 4-5 times, she's getting under my skin! I LOVE Lady Blanche now; I might have to get the bottle. I see a Lady with impeccable manners who's perfectly composed, elegant, matronly, dignified, and discerning. She is parsimonious with her emotional reactions and dreadfully classy... That's Lady Blanche to me.

I don't find this similar to Chanel 19, other than the fact there's a distinct iris. It's cleaner and less complex than that, less earthy (no moss, leather or galbanum)it also has a slight sweetness, like Iris Prima but far more crisp, less sweet, powdery and soft. The hyacinth stands out for me - it's a very spring-like perfume, the narcissus isn't animalic or rich (as it is in Lumiere Noire for example). It's elegant, cool and I think more contemporary than vintage in style. The green-ness is quite naturalistic, very much like the scent of bluebells, not too 'bathroom soap' though since the iris adds its perfumy dry powderiness. I like it, I'd say the mood is slightly formal and definitely daytime in spring, similar to comments below I don't find it very vengeful!

This is seriously one of my absolute favorite fragrances and I've only had it for 48 hours. This is completely unlike ANYTHING I own and it is breathtaking. It is so fresh and clean while simultaneously woody and dark. Complicated and ever changing it does not disappoint. When I sprayed it onto my wrist I first smelled greenery, fresh and damp; lovely. Then after maybe 10 minutes it had morphed into something dark and mysterious. Its woody and earthy notes drew me in closer and with every inhale my eyes would roll back. The warmth of every exhale brought this to life little by little until now, when compared to the opening, it is completely unrecognizable and undeniably seductive. Dangerously addictive and ever so entrancing. This is a gem and should definitely be experienced. If this is Lady Blanche's revenge then her love would be the death of me.

I have to say this scent has personalityyyyyy. She is matured Joe from Little Women. Has quality and presence in her stature but isn't afraid to take the lead in being quirky and spontaneous. She's definitely hard to say "no" to. Her scent feels quite second skin like, and a tad powdery, but I love that sharpness and somewhat mysterious nature from the Iris. The sillage I find is weak but longevity is there. Zodiac Trio ⬆️Gemini ☀️Aries 🌜Sagittarius