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English Fern (1911)
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   |  This is a very fine Fern fragrance, which is classic without being "old fashioned"; formal but not stuffy. While I like it very much, it loses out by a leaf to Wild Fern by Trumper which is just a tad more lively and interesting. English Fern, however, has its admirers, and for good reason. It is a rich fragrance and very much carries the smell of indoor ferns, whereas Wild Fern is a bit lighter and "out-doorsy". The Penhaligon is nevertheless an excellent choice. And an almost perfect fragrance for the business man who wants to stand out but not obtrusively so. Joe 02 August 2009 |
  |  Was really expecting to like this, but it is dominated by Lavender and Geranium. I have some sword fern extract and that smells nothing like this. THe wonderful clover in my yard doesn't smell like this either. For lavender lovers, this is highly recommended. But it is not at all for me.24 June 2009 |
 |  To be sure, this is very decent juice. But, I'm surprised that no one has made the obvious connection to either Faberge's Brut or YSL's Rive Gauche. All three are similarly constructed based on the listed notes. After an hour or so, few could even tell the difference between EF and RG (Brut - I'm not so sure...). I also respond a little more to RG - it's more lively and pronounced, whereas EF just sits there playing nice. Take my word for it, though - they're EXTREMELY similar. If given the choice, I would definitely opt for Rive Gauche. 13 April 2009 |
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| The weirdest frag I've ever worn. Almost indescribable as far as narrowing down the components. There's some mint, and lots of green, and maybe a hint of clove. It's herbal, and has a piquant edge. Soapy but with admirable complexity. Let me put it this way, at the risk of offending lovers of this frag: I suspect that when they were formulating Mennen Skin Bracer back in the day, they had this in the back of their minds. It has that kind of clean strength. It would smell great on the right woman--Cate Blanchett, say. And enormous staying power. This is one to put on early in the morning, when you won't be home until late, and you want to smell clean and fresh and "green" all day. 30 March 2009 |
  | English Fern is a sharp and yet classy woody-green that, at times, I certainly admire. Unfortunately, there are other times when I’m not in the mood for it, due to its very formal English qualities. It's definitely worth investigating but I don’t feel compelled to give this one a thumbs up. 24 November 2008 |
 | A wonderful spring scent. It's all been said. It's clean but not in the way modern scents are labeled clean. The lavender anchors the spices and the clove, a tricky note in perfumery, is delightful. It's not the demented clove of Jacomo de Jacomo, a favorite sinus rocket, but as usual with this house, a bright and cheery part of the entire composition. Do yourselves a favor and sample this 1911 classic. Do me a favor and the next time a newbie asks on the forums what would be suitable for an 21 year old, or younger; suggest English Fern. 17 September 2008 |
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