10 British Perfume Brands You Should Get To Know

If you are into fragrances, or are thinking about exploring the world of luxury fragrances, British perfume brands most definitely have some of the best (and most exclusive) scents to choose from. Here we are listing the ten more popular perfume brands of British which anyone must be familiar with.

1. The house of Jo Malone London

No list of iconic British perfumers is complete without Jo Malone London. Established in the United Kingdom in 1994, Jo Malone London is valued for its timeless simplicity and never-seen-before scents. This is a brand that are very good at mixing unusual notes to create scents that are bright without losing their classic appeal.

Top Scents:

• Lime Basil & Mandarin: On a trip to a tropical island on a bright summer day when you have the tangy-sweetness of the lime, basil and white thyme complexity.
• French Pear & Freesia: Autumn in a bottle with the crispness of just-ripe pears, the bouquet of white freesias and the melancholy of amber.

Why Jo Malone Is Great: Jo Malone has been known for their concept of Fragrance Combining™ where you can mix and match your fragrances to create a one-of-a-kind scent. Their cream colored boxes tied with black ribbons are as luxurious as what they house within.

2. Allow me to start with the biggest geek thrill of this trip: The House Of Penhaligon’s

Penhaligon’s is an age old perfume brand established during one of my favorite historical periods… Victorian. Established by William Penhaligon, this long-established perfumery company started as a barber shop before expanding into the luxury fragrance lines, managing royal warrants from Queen Alexandra and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Best Selling Scents:

• Blenheim Bouquet: Released in 1902 to commemorate Blenheim Palace, this fragrance is both citrusy and spicy and woody and remains eternal.
• Halfeti: Inspired by the Turkish town known for its black roses (it’s true-Google it), this one features grapefruit, rose, spices, and leather.

What Sets Penhaligon’s Apart: Inspiring tales of British heritage recur to every single one of Penhaligon’s fragrances. Their dedication to the craft of longevity and history earns their fragrances the title of more than just your typical fragrance; they are an experience.

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Founded by Lyn Harris in 2000, Miller Harris is where classical French training meets British artistry. This brand is known for their use of natural components and their high-quality yet all-inviting aromas.

Fragrant Chemical substances:

• L’Eau Magnetic: An eau fraiche unisex perfume impressed by water, offering pink pepper, grapefruit, juniper.
• Rose Silence by Miller Harris, is a contemporary interpretation of a rose scent with rose petals, sandalwood and patchouli.

Miller Harris Fragrance (The Miller Harris Difference): Miller Harris has always had access to beautiful materials and courageously worked with artists to present a family of unique and masterfully visual fragrances.

4. by Floris London

Floris London has been unrivaled among the world’s oldest legal perfume houses, founded in 1730 by Juan Famenias Floris. The century-old family-owned business has a royal history of creating fragrances uniquely tailored to the scent profile of royals and celebs.

Signature Scents:

• No. 89: Named after their store on Jermyn Street, this scent includes bergamot, lavender, and musk, the ultimate in English refinement.
• Chypress: A modern chypre comprised of bergamot, orange blossom and patchouli for a fresh, wildly sophisticated fragrance.

Why Floris: Floris London’s focus on quality, and their royal connections give you fragrances that are timeless with a touch of class which will never go out of style.

5. Roja Parfums

Roja Parfums, headed by legendary perfumer Roja Dove, is a name that enlivens the true essence of luxury. The scents are painstakingly created with the most exquisite ingredients, making the resultant fragrances intricate and charming.

Best Selling Colognes:

• Elysium: A celebratory spritzer of citrus, herbs, and woods evoking wellness and paradise.
• Danger is a rich and sensual scent with top notes of bergamot and jasmine and a base of vanilla and suede, great for when you want to be noticed.

Embodied Luxury: Roja Parfum Extrait is in a league of its own when it comes to quality, presentation and packaging. Their fragrances are created in a way that they represent true elegance and sophistication.

6. Atkinsons

Founded in 1799, Atkinsons is a venerable British brand which has always been associated with the art of storytelling through scent. Fragrances are influenced by historical events and characters, making each bottle a concoction of mystery and elegance.

Signature Scents:

• The Excelsior Bouquet: A tribute to early aviation explorers, this scent features sage, vetiver, and leather.
• Article Oud Save The King: Another royal fragrance this time it features notes of oud, Earl Grey tea and suede creating a very different, very opulent fragrance.

Atkinsons: Storytelling in a Bottle: The spirit of Atkinsons weaves history and modernity into fragrances that spur wearers to plunge into bygone eras just as they bask in the elegance of contemporaneity.

7. The fragrance house Clive Christian

Clive Christian is a fragrance house that is famous for producing the world’s most luxurious and expensive perfumes. The brand of Serge Lutens put them to the top of perfumery brand because of their excellence and the using of unusual ingredients.

Top Picks:

• No. 1: Known as “the most expensive perfume in the world” with a hellof bergamot, ylang-ylang, and sandalwood for a heavy and rich scent.
• X: With peach, jasmine, and vanilla a vibe of sophistication.

Pinnacle of Luxury: Representing the epitome of British luxury, Clive Christian perfumes and fragrances range from the highest quality ingredients to phenomenal detail in hand-crafting and design, to offer a truly remarkable luxury experience.

8. Ormonde Jayne

Ormonde Jayne, founded in 2002 by Linda Pilkington, is an exclusive London based fragrance house of artisan perfumery. They source rare and exotic ingredients so some of these will stick out as patently unique, while others simply stand out and are generally memorable perfumes.

Top Scent Notes:

• Ormonde Woman, a colloid with cardamom, green ooze, and black hemlock, adds a shadowy smell for enigma.
• Tiare: Smelling of tiare flower, mandarin and sandalwood, this is a tropical scent that others will stop you and ask where they have smelt it before.

Ormonde Jayne achieves a distinct work of art in each fragrance and the special ingredients make her compositions real gems for the lovers of fine perfumery.

9. Creed

Originally established in London in 1760, Creed is a French house by association, since relocating to Paris. But its British heritage still shines through. Creed (which is famed for its wealthy; aristocratic custom made perfumes) concentrate on its tradition and quality.

Top Notes:

• Aventus – A powerful scent composed of notes of pineapple, birch, and musk.
• Green Irish Tweed – A lemon verbena top that releases the elegant iris and violet leaves to your nose, in a bottle.

Traditional: Creed has a loyal fan base because of their traditional fragrances, they produce classic scents in different but expensive way.

10. Molton Brown

Molton Brown is known best for its luxury bath and body products, but the fun doesn’t stop with their skincare. They provide these great combinations of exotic notes that are combined with traditional notes that are known to the British culture creating fragrances that that are unique and very memorable.

Styles Most Popular Scents:

• Re-charge Black Pepper: A spicy blend of black pepper, lemon, and ginger for a fresh and invigorating scent. So it has become totally revitalising with the fragrance of orange, bergamot and neroli.

Molton Brown combines rare ingredients with British craft, making them at once innovative and elegant, perfect for those looking for a luxurious scent with a fashionable edge.