The perfume house is known for its classic British style, combined with a touch of eccentricity and humor.
William Henry Penhaligon, a barber from Cornwall, moved to London in 1860.
In Jermyn Street, he opened a barber shop that quickly became a favorite among Mayfair's elite.
Inspired by the exotic scents of his customers from around the world, Penhaligon began creating his own fragrances. In 1872, he presented his first creation, Hammam Bouquet, an evocative fragrance that recalled the atmosphere of the Turkish baths where he had worked as a barber in his youth.