Luxury perfume house to launch in Leeds

A luxury perfume house, founded by the court barber and perfumer to Queen Victoria, is opening its first store in Leeds.

The new 115 sq m store, set to launch in the autumn, will be located in Victoria Quarter, the Grade II listed arcades which form part of Hammerson’s Victoria Leeds estate.

Established in the late 19th Century, the company’s fragrances are still based on the recipes of its founder William Penhaligon.

The signing marks the latest in a number of firsts for Leeds in the past 12 months, with the opening of Victoria Gate bringing a flagship John Lewis to the city, as well as Aspinal of London, Neom Organics and T2 amongst others.

Iain Mitchell, UK commercial director at Hammerson, said: “Penhaligon’s is the perfect addition to Victoria Leeds, which is already home to a range of luxury brands. With its rich British heritage, the brand is highly complementary to the tenant mix and its debut is sure to be well received by the city and wider region.”