Penhaligon English Fern

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:38 pm

Hi,

Quick question, which one is better EdT or A/S?

Love the scent btw. Just think, which to buy.

Thalay Sagar · Post by **Thalay Sagar** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:51 pm

EdT- the scent last longer (at least on me).

Post by **Sam** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:34 pm

+ 1 on what Chris said

never2close · Post by **never2close** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:23 pm

+2 on what Chris and Sam said.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:02 pm

With some 'stronger' scents, like Hammam Bouquet or Knize Ten, I actually prefer the A/S version. However, with English Fern it has to be the cologne even though it only comes in a spray ( I much prefer splashes ) and even though it is considerably more expensive. The A/S is still nice but the cologne has more depth and 'character'. Along with Trumpers Spanish Leather, Penhaligon's English Fern is my favourite scent. Even though it's gotten quite pricey I will do whatever I can to not be without it. FWIW, the novelist Jilly Cooper called it "the sexiest thing a man can wear" and my wife agrees. It's nice stuff.
Regards,
Gordon

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:40 pm

bernards66 wrote:With some 'stronger' scents, like Hammam Bouquet or Knize Ten, I actually prefer the A/S version. However, with English Fern it has to be the cologne even though it only comes in a spray ( I much prefer splashes ) and even though it is considerably more expensive. The A/S is still nice but the cologne has more depth and 'character'. Along with Trumpers Spanish Leather, Penhaligon's English Fern is my favourite scent. Even though it's gotten quite pricey I will do whatever I can to not be without it. FWIW, the novelist Jilly Cooper called it "the sexiest thing a man can wear" and my wife agrees. It's nice stuff.
Regards,
Gordon

I had feeling you will tell me exactly what I wanna hear:)

Thank you all Cologne it is. Just after Brian Bay Rum:)

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:07 am

Oh, oh, sounds like another A/S to try. Even though I like a lot of "bite" in my after shave application I find colognes too potent in this regard, so I'll stick with the A/S. It's only $€£¥

owenm · Post by **owenm** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:27 am

celar36 wrote:
I had feeling you will tell me exactly what I wanna hear:)

Thank you all Cologne it is.

If you're anywhere near Bicester there is a Penhaligons outlet there, you can save yourself about 40% on the RRP. I got my English Fern there a few years ago.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:44 am

Rufus wrote:Oh, oh, sounds like another A/S to try. Even though I like a lot of "bite" in my after shave application I find colognes too potent in this regard, so I'll stick with the A/S. It's only $€£¥

I'm with you on this one Rufus. I'm not big on wearing a fragrance. I like to splash on some AS occasionally, but seldom go with a cologne because I prefer to keeep a lower profile around others who might find one or the other a bit too strong.

RazorRamone · Post by **RazorRamone** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:59 pm

Penhaligons English Fern vs. Trumpers Wild Fern.

Is there much of a difference?

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:42 pm

RR, There is some. They are quite similiar and if one is not that familiar with either it might not be easy to distinguish them. But they are subtly different. Personally I prefer the Penhaligon's, which is the 'original' ( Trumpers Wild Fern was almost certainly a deliberate attempt to offer something very similiar as it was introduced in the late '70s or early '80s whilst the Penhaligon's is much older ), but it's a matter of personal taste. Both are excellent, IMO.
Regards,
Gordon

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:13 pm

bernards66 wrote:With some 'stronger' scents, like Hammam Bouquet or Knize Ten, I actually prefer the A/S version. However, with English Fern it has to be the cologne even though it only comes in a spray ( I much prefer splashes ) and even though it is considerably more expensive. The A/S is still nice but the cologne has more depth and 'character'. Along with Trumpers Spanish Leather, Penhaligon's English Fern is my favourite scent. Even though it's gotten quite pricey I will do whatever I can to not be without it. FWIW, the novelist Jilly Cooper called it "the sexiest thing a man can wear" and my wife agrees. It's nice stuff.
Regards,
Gordon

Can you give me link, where you buying it? as I cannot find cologne.

Cheers

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:06 pm

Jack, Since you're in the UK, what about Penhaligon's own website?
Regards,
Gordon

celar36 · Post by **celar36** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:25 pm

Only EdT. I might jump on free weekend to their London boutique.

I know there is not much difference between EdT and EdC so I might buy EdT

Craig_From_Cincy · Post by **Craig_From_Cincy** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:42 pm

I'm down to the last third of a bottle of Crown Fougère, after its finished I'll be switching to Penhaligon's English Fern.