27 Jan 2026
As Lunar New Year unfolds across Australia, the rituals of gifting and self-indulgence take on a distinctly personal tone. For 2026, Penhaligon’s turns to storytelling rather than symbolism alone, introducing a Lunar New Year moment anchored by one of its most intriguing Portraits characters, Fortuitous Finley. The result is a seasonal expression that feels playful, sensuous and unmistakably Penhaligon’s.
Drawn from the Portraits collection, Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum steps into the Year of the Horse with a scent profile that balances spice, leather and unexpected softness. Notes of pistachio and violet leaf unfold against cardamom and leather, creating a fragrance that feels both polished and mischievous. It is a composition designed to linger, evolving quietly on the skin rather than announcing itself all at once, well suited to evenings that stretch beyond the expected.
For Lunar New Year 2026, Finley appears dressed in limited-edition packaging inspired by the symbolism of fortune, movement and new beginnings. The red-and-gold sleeve, detailed with an illustrated horse motif, transforms the bottle into an object of occasion without losing the eccentric elegance that defines the Portraits universe. It is a reminder that Penhaligon’s fragrances are as much about character as they are about scent.
Alongside the full-size fragrance, Penhaligon’s also introduces a Year of the Horse Gift Set featuring Fortuitous Finley 10ml paired with The Coveted Duchess Rose 10ml. The contrast between Finley’s leathery spice and Duchess Rose’s softer mandarin-led profile offers a layered approach to fragrance wearing, inviting experimentation across moods and moments. It is a pairing designed to travel easily from day to night, from quiet celebrations to more indulgent gatherings.
Completing the Lunar New Year offering is the Portraits Scent Library, presented in a limited-edition sleeve created specifically for the season. Housing a curated selection of miniature Portraits fragrances, it offers an invitation into Penhaligon’s most theatrical scent family, each character revealing a different facet of the brand’s playful British heritage.
Available via penhaligons.com and selected retailers in Australia, Penhaligon’s Lunar New Year 2026 collection captures the spirit of the season through scent, narrative and design. Rather than leaning into tradition at face value, it embraces the idea of fortune as something personal, expressive and quietly indulgent, best discovered one fragrance at a time.
