To cheer everyone up on this miserable rainy afternoon we’ve decided to give you the chance to win a box of scented chocolates! Penhaligon’s scented chocolates are created by Edinburgh based Chocolatier The Chocolate Tree. These luxurious hand crafted chocolates have been cleverly created to reflect the arrangements of notes in various Penhaligon’s fragrances.
We have twenty (yes, TWENTY!) boxes to give away! All you need to do is tell us in a comment on this post which of the chocolates you think would be your favourite and why. The best 20 answers will be picked by us on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012.
Each box contains the following chocolates:
Eau Sans Pareil, Endymion, Gardenia, Juniper Sling, Malabah, Esprit du Roi,
Amaranthine and Orange Blossom.
Good luck!
- Lauren
Gardenia, this wonderful scent evokes me a beautiful garden with ray of sun and magical insects as lady bugs and butterflies. I love spray one dose on my wrist and close my eyes to see fantasy paradise.
As Parma Violets taste and are scented with Violets ~
Rose-scented boiled sweets called Deo taste and smell of Roses ~
Such exquisite joy that Penhaligon’s chocolates will be scented and taste of the luxury of Penhaligon ~ how wonderful !!
Wow, what a stunning choice! They all sound divine, however the one I’m drawn to the most is Eau Sans Pareil. The description brings images of sitting in a flower garden in the sunshine, drinking champagne but with the deep satisfying taste that only the finest chocolate can bring! I love the fact it has a sugary chocolate shell too for a lovely contrast. Any chocolate that promises me a “giddy rush” is my idea of heaven!
Congratulations Marian – we loved how the chocolate promising you a ‘giddy rush’ is your idea of heaven. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I think the Malabah will be my favourite. All the delicious ingredients sound magnificent, especially the sandalwood caught my attention. I know how it smells (divine!) but I never thought about how it might taste. I’m always curious about how a beautiful ingredient can also be as delicious in taste as it smells. It’s a journey from the olfactory sense to the gustatory sense and how to connect those two. It’s a great sensation!
Thank you for holding this great competition
Congratulations Manuel – we loved how intigued you are about the taste of sandalwood so it seems only right that you get to do so! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I think i would first try the ones i don´t know, that´s all but Amaranthine and Endymion.
Pretty funny idea to give chocolate the scent of perfume. Never tried such sweeties.
It makes me feel good when i use your soaps so to adapt Penhaligon´s products to gustatory sense sounds really interesting.
Bon appétit to the winners
It would have to be Endymion, as it would remind me of my totally scrummy boyfriend in chocolate form! – what could be better?!
Congratulations Natasha – we loved your description of which chocolate is your favourite and why. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I think my favourite would be Malabah – I have the solid perfume and hand & body lotion, and I love its heady, exotic scent. But given that I’ve caught my mum applying MY lotion when she thought I wasn’t looking, I’d have to wolf down the chocolate version pretty quickly…
Endymion – Nutmeg, sage, coffee, chocolate – omg. Yes. I have actually wandered around behind men wearing the scent, so put it with chocolate? I think it’d be a devilish combination. A perfect treat for the lady someone likes. YUM!
~Darcy
Congratulations Darcy Town – we loved your description of the devilish combination of the ingredients in Endymion. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Amaranthine is my fave scent, and the chocolate looks decadent!
The paradox of Endymion – coffee, sleep and dreams.
Malabah…. My taste buds are tingling at just the thought of the delicate tea, sweet rose and earthy coriander.
Adventures in Scent sound to me as beautiful and luxurious as Penhaligon’s exquisite fragrances. It is always impossible to choose a favourite.
Wow! Great draw opportunity. Thanks so much. I know I’d go crazy for either Orange Blossom or Esprit du Roi, as I love both scents.
Juniper Sling is already an icon in the Penhaligon’s eau de toilette range. I apply mine liberally and drink it in all day long. I’m sure the chocolate will be equally compulsive, but, unlike the scent, there is no chance it will last all day.
I think my favourite would be Malabah it sounds delightfully exotic
I dearly believe the dreamy chocolate hiding the earthy, delicate violet mingled with the sensual vanilla centre would seduce my senses and invoke a memory of a woodland walk for my heart .. therefore a heady Gardenia if you please.
Congratulations Marie – we loved your description of how Gardenia invokes the memory of a woodland walk for you. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
thank-you so much for acknowleding my few little words of happy memories and for selecting it as one of the winners … Sunny smiles on this sunshine Saturday to you all there @ Penhaligons x
i’m no choc person but Penhaligon’s Esprit du roi is an exception! a sweet yet minty delight, it twirls the tongue and in swirling white shell? simply irresistible! exceptinale!
From just reading the descriptions of all the scented chocolates, I am most drawn towards the flavours of the Endymion variety. Right now, that is the one I’d eat first. I am a big coffee addict, so naturally I’d be drawn to a coffee flavoured chocolate. The thing is, if I am actually able to recieve these, I think the scents would alter my instinctual coffee choice. I’ve never tried scented chocolates. I think I would just smell the chocolates for a week – saving them. Then, I’d take a nibble of each. I don’t think my prior experiences with chocolate would actually help me choose my favourite in this case. Would my favourite be the one that tastes the best or smells the best!?!
Congratulations Melanie – we think there’s only one way to find out. Do keep us posted! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Gardenia …..heavenly!
Juniper Sling….I can’t get enough of juniper! Combine it with chocolate, we’ll take later. loll
Eau Sans Pareil….
I close my eyes:
- first bite- the head, a sparkling taste of mandarin, raspberry and pineapple
- in my mouth – the heart, a fragrant taste of my beloved jasmin, muguet and liquorice
- in my throat – the base, the sensual black chocolate…..
I open my eyes….only a dream?
Congratulations Gabriela – we loved your description of Eau Sans Pareil as a dream. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Endymion is my favorite scent and will probably be my favorite chocolate!!!
For me it would be the Orange Blossom for its blend of spicy pink pepper, the fruit, the floral and the creamy white chocolate coating. The taste would capture all sorts of exotic moments!
For me it would have to be the Orange Blossom for it’s blend of spicy pink pepper, the fruit, the floral and the creamy white chocolate coating. A taste which would capture all sorts of exotic moments!
Orange Blossom would definitely be my favourite. There’s nothing more delicious than the classic combination of citrus and creamy chocolate.
Esprit du roi – quite simply because it’s me in chocolate and flowers …just delicious
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It’s Friday right? No question then, would love to start my weekend with a Juniper Sling. And in chocolate form – a very happy hour indeed x
We couldn’t agree more Lisa! Congratulations – we love the idea of Juniper Sling in a chocolate happy hour! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Orange Blossom – I love it so much I’d be more than happy for my insides to smell of it too!
It would be Orange Blossom, because this chocolate is like my mood, sometimes I’m sensitive like white chocolate, but in some moments I can be as intense as intoxicating jasmine, at the same time I can be innocente as peach and spicy like pink pepper, so Orange Blossom is like me, so I’m sure that we’ll get on well with this chocolate
Gardenia I love the taste of rhubarb and vanilla whilst the violet and sandalwood would transport me back to happy childhood memories.
orange blossom – i can close my eyes and be transported away to a beautiful villa, climbing with jasmine and surrounded by orange & peach groves. a cocktail in my hand and the sun warming my toes…
Congratulations Claire – we loved your description of an Orange Blossom chocolate transporting you away. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Thanks!!!! I’m thrilled
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Juniper Sling! How could gin and anything not be delicious. My aim is to slowly embalm myself with every gin product imaginable. Please help.
Oh wow, what a choice. But Orange Blossom sounds divine, especially with the added peach flavour
As I am partial to high – quality chocolate (it is not quantity, but quality, that counts) I would love to try them all, but if I had to plump for just one, it would be Amaranthine, it does sound like the most sensual and seductive one. I also find the contrast of dark chocolate enrobing white ganache very appealing.
Eau Sans Pareil, Endymion, Gardenia, and Juniper Sling -
Malabah, Esprit du Roi, Orange Blossom and Amaranthine…
To make a choice of just one of Pengaligon’s scented chocolates -
I need to examine my moods, my desires and my feminine traits…
Amaranthine with your secretive Ylang Ylang ganache of white -
If I could taste your sensual delicacy – I know you will for me – excite and delight …
Oh yummm! Well, after actually salivating at the possibility of each of these delights, I’d have to choose Juniper Sling. We’re finally getting sunny hot weather and what could be better than a gin sling? The bitter freshness of juniper and gin with cherries, brown sugar and black pepper, and fennel and cinnamon is exactly the kind of “eccentricity” that appeals to me. And it puts me in mind of the delightful video promotion for Juniper Sling.
If I wasn’t such a fan of dark chocolate I think I’d have gone for Endymion — that touch of geranium.
Best of all — there’s really no need to choose because each chocolate is included in the box.
While each truffle in this decadent assortment is ‘sans pareil’, I find Esprit du Roi the crowning glory. With its aromatic blend of raspberry, mint, Cointreau and geranium, I cannot think of a more royally suitable indulgence for any Diamond Jubilee Tea Party.
Congratulations Jessica – Esprit du Roi would be the perfect addition a Jubilee Tea Party! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Oh yes. I always feel like eating all my Penhaligon’s products because they smell so beautifully delicious; finally you’ve created a product that I can actually eat
Endymion sounds divine! earthy coffee heaven – yes please
Esprit du Roi would be my choice – because raspberry, mint and geranium sound like a taste of summer (and this could be the only taste of summer we see this year)
My first instinct is Juniper Sling, but I have to admit that I’d love to try all of them. I love that they describe the Juniper Sling chocolate as “eccentric” – a crazy gin-based jelly covered in chocolate, what’s not to love?!
Gardenias remind me of my homeland of Paraguay where the smell of jasmine in the sweaty afternoons is almost intoxicating. The smell of insane quantities of jasmine growing wildly in our gardens in that faraway land is reminiscent of that of a pungent gardenia, always bringing back memories of those lazy afternoons spent with my family in that enchanted land. I can never get enough of those memories and I’d certainly love to take a bite of the gardenia treat!
Congratulations Maria – we’ve never been to Paraguay but would love to visit judging on your description of the aromas of jasmine in Gardenia. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I can’t choose. Chocolates and Penhaligon’s-that is heaven to me!!!
What a fab idea…chocs scented with Penhaligons fragrances…..heavenly luxury!
It would have to be the Juniper Sling for me as I was sure you were describing myself when I read: an eccentric gin filled, jelly (belly) morsel!! Filled with some of my favourite ingredients especially cherries and fennel and all those spicey notes would surely be an exciting explosion for the taste buds. Nevertheless they all sound scrumptious.
Mmmm long hot bath scented with my favourite Penhaligon perfume and a box of chocs by my side eaten slowly………..bliss!
Malabah, without a doubt. I love chocolate and spice, and any kind of food with roses in it is good by me.
It would have to be Malabah. The exotic tastes of Asia combined with a tranquil chocolate covering encasing culture and tradition.
Congratulations Catherine – we couldn’t agree more that the Malabah chocolate encases the traditions and culture of Asia. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Juniper Sling, because even the perfume makes my mouth water! Such a wonderful combination of ingredients. If I were to win the chocolates I’d douse myself in the perfume and savor every bite of the chocolate, engaging all my senses in Penhaligon’s beautiful and matchless scents.
It would have to be Malabah. The exotic fun loving scents of Asia combined with a calmness of culture and tradition.
Gardenia, with its delicate violet and vanilla flavors, contrasted with the delicious darkness of the shell reflects the mysterious nature of its namesake fragrance. It sounds as though it will be a lovely early summer treat!
The jupiter sling is my favorite, the combination of tastes together with the sophisticated look of it adds a twist of contemporary.
Orange Blossom as the scents sound so fragrant
What a lovely idea! I love Gardenia! Carole from Paris
Gardenia, because rhubarb is a much under-used ingredient. It’d be lovely to taste such a mixture of traditional British yumminess with sandalwood’s exotic peculiarity… and of course the richness of chocolate. Yum! Bring on an Elixir chocolate and I will never eat anything else!
Congratulations Elizabeth – we agree that rhubarb is a very underated ingredient and works beautifully in the Gardenia chocolate! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Its got to be the Juniper Sling choccie – a great combination of tastes
ORANGE BLOSSOM – Finest chocolate and liqueur at sunset, warm night air peppered with the scent of jasmine and a guilty blush spreading across the pale English cheek.
Congratulations Alissia – we loved your description of chocolate and liqeur at sunset! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I would have to choose Orange Blossom. Penhaligon’s Orange Blossom smells amazing for summer, and the orange blossom chocolate would be an explosion of fresh summery citrus bursts on the tongue with jasmine, peach, and orange liquer. It sounds even more intriguing with white chocolate ,as orange and dark chocolate are always the usual pairing… and pink pepper sounds to be an unexpected kick in the mix!
Amaranthine would be my choice, vanilla and cardamon yumm, then I’d have to scoff the juniper sling
Juniper Sling would be my selection as a double dose of endorphines in the gin and the chocolate would do marvels to lift the s pirits in this dismal spring period!
I would love to try the Amaranthine… Dark chocolate with a white ganache just sounds amazing! If it taste as delicious as it sounds then this is sure to be like heaven in my mouth.
I believe I would like the Malabah the most. When rose flavoring is used properly it is so delicious! And, milk chocolate….how coud you go wrong?
Gardenia – the provocative and sensual scents of the night I met my fiance!
Congratulations Joyce – we loved the description of Gardenia reminding you of the night you met your fiance. Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I would love and savour every one of these chocolates if I had them! My favourite though would be Eau Sans Pareil, it would be so sweet, delicate and perfect. The scent is amazing and I can almost taste this delicious chocolate now! I hope Penhaligons continue to make these amazing inventions! xxx
Lets see, I have Blenheim aftershave, shaving cream, soap and deodorant. So I’d have to give the box to my lovely wife to make her a penny fan as well!
Juniper sling – Gin – need I say more !!!
Orange Blossom would be my favourite because undefined the Spring with Its colors White and Orange. Has a delicate taste but at the same time covered by the pink pepper and in the heart of this choccolate a délicat orange liquer which leads us to heaven.
The Juniper Sling for me everytime.
I think I’d have to go for Juniper Sling, you never get a gin liqueur chocolate do you? I think the brown sugar and pepper would taste fabulous in chocolate with gin. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I may even have to have a swig of gin with a square of cooking chocolate and pretend I can taste the rest.
Congratulations Pip – brown sugar and pepper do taste fantastic together! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Endymion is my favorite scent! I bet the chocolates are too! I’m sure the coffee, with a range of herbs in the chocolate are the perfect ingredients to highlight the sensual scent that is the Endymion.
Juniper Sling!
ooh ! Malabah for me, all the way!
oh! Malabah for me, all the way!
Definitely the Amaranthine would be my favorite…it’s one of the best smells out there and I LOVE dark chocolate and cardamom. Delish!!
Esprit Du Roi a grande cocktail of delight to transport you to another realm.
And which realm would that be Jay? We’re intrigued! We love it! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
GARDENIA NO DOUBT BECAUSE I LOE THE RUIBARB AND WITH THE CHOLATE , HEVENLY
Definately the Malabah: I love the smell of sandalwood and the bergamot in earl grey tea!
Orange Blossom would be my fave. It would lift my mood and make me feel (even if the UK weather doesn’t play ball) that it was summertime.
Fresh, zesty and well Chocolatey! YUM!
What a lovely idea! I think I would love the Amaranthine. It’s my favourite Penhaligon’s perfume; all sexy jungle flowers. I would put on the perfume and then eat my chocolate… slowly.
I would like them all! But I think the Orange Blossom would be lovely.
They all look so delicious! But I think that Malabah would be my favorite, as I adore the perfume already- it always cheers me up and comforts me when I wear it. It is mouth-wateringly good; always reminds me of hot tea and lemon cookies- and to add chocolate to the mix seems just perfect!
Congratulations Kara – a scent that reminds you of hot tea and lemon cookies sounds like the perfect chocolate to me! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
I think I would like Amaranthine best. Sweet, sensual, with some sassy spice! Sounds like me!
Although they all sound lovely, the one that would be my favourite is, unfortunately, the one that doesn’t yet exist: Violetta (perhaps Violetta Cream?)
Congratulations Darcy – we love that you’ve already given us an idea of another scented chocolate to create! Please email marketing@penhaligons.com with your address and a box of scented chocolates will be sent to you shortly!
- Lauren
Gardenia would be my favorite, since I’d love to see how all those different floral tastes combine to create the impression of gardenias.
I like malabah <3
Esprit du Roi – with raspberry and mint so fresh, the addition of the delightful orange Cointreau will bring out the flavour of the fruit and white chocolate will simply melt it all together exquisitly…. mmmmmmmmmmm heaven
esprit du roi will be my fave i reckon. because i love fruity raspberries
These look amazing. I think Juniper Sling would probably be my favourite, because a gin jelly morsel sounds amazing in itself, let alone in the form of an Art Deco cube!