Description
Tweed has top notes of bergamot, cinnamon and geranium. Middle notes of ylang-ylang, jasmine, lavender and orange flower. Dry Down notes of oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and vetiver.
Tweed is a sensuous woody floral fragrance with an emphasis on a dark, captivating earthy-woody mystique, the floral notes add an intoxicating feminine touch. There is a distinct resinous quality about Tweed making it an English icon in perfumery through the years. Even with all its rich depth and mysteriousness, Tweed is not too heavy or overbearing. The oriental base is very alluring; not sweet nor soft – more of a feeling of perfect balance of natural essences.
Described by Maryel Tweed was launched in 1933.
Pragon – :
I have a brand new Parfum of Lentheric Tweed now, and this is actually as potent as a Parfum SHOULD BE! Previously, having Guerlain and No. 5 in parfums– the potency/projection/lasting longevity has disappointed me.
Not with Tweed. I used WAY too much out of habit and it def lasted 12+ hours. I could very much smell myself, but thankfully my friend said it wasn’t overpowering. (I put some into a 5ml atomizer)
The Parfum most mimics the Bouquet Au Parfum (a 2x strong cologne concentration) in that it’s a very unisex/masculine woody-earthy-tweed instead of a powdery woody leather (which I find with the “toilet water” bottle). Overall, it’s not a HUGE fave, but it’s a vintage treasure I highly rec.
Shurikela – :
I recently discovered Lentheric perfumes, I blind bought Miracle and Tweed.
Tweed I have in vintage Au Parfum Bouquet splash and spray toilet water. And I find them very different.
At first the spray toilet water was very alcohol with little smell. I was disappointed. BUT surprisingly it developed and had great (although moderate/light) sillage and longevity on clothing (no hope on my skin). To me, it smelled like a very light cologne of Cuir de Lancome. Woody-leather-powder. Lady-like in that fabulous old fashioned way.
Then I bought the Au Parfum Bouquet splash (which I googled, and apparently it’s a 2x strong cologne) which I put into an atomizer and went bananas with my skin/chest/shirt.
This is quite different. It’s very DANDY– old fashioned masculine. Very barbershop-esque. It reminded me a bit of Jicky for the old fashioned barber shop vibe. I’m thinking it’s the woody herbal notes?
radost1 – :
Whenever I smell this fragrance I imagine an elegant, yet cold natured English teacher or Librarian who is also a Dominatrix type, an intelligent woman who can hold her own, and when she glares at you over her glasses and tells you to be quiet, you are a little scared and aroused all at once, and in that moment you secretly long for the days of caning.
Very English.
truny – :
Tried this today at a ‘vintage fair’ AKA: old, tatty, mothball infested crap, jumble sale…and it’s impressive how much of the fragrances character had been retained. The bottle was old I’d say at least 70’s maybe 60’s? The top notes of ylang ylang and jasmine, still intact and packing a punch but thankfully fading quickly into a perfume with a hearty dose of oakmoss and vetiver, making this more of a spicy woody affair. I wouldn’t say it’s masculine but it’s easily wearable for a man. The drydown was mustier still but not a powerful scent and not really all that impressive, needing a lift of something. Interesting to try things like this but I wasn’t tempted to purchase.
djvitala – :
I got turned onto perfume in general in a strange way. I was out walking and in a little glade there was suddenly a gorgeous perfume all around! It was heavenly. I’ve always felt close to my grandmother Babs, who died when I was about 10. I asked my mother what her mom’s favourite perfume was and she said Tweed.
I opened my first bottle and it was ahhhhh…..that’s the fragrance! I’ve been wearing it about 10 years now. Love love love. In just the past couple weeks I’ve developed a sudden curiosity about other scents so am reading a lot on here. Great site.
czv546Negeltzex – :
This is a review for the vintage Lentheric Tweed, of which I have two bottles. It’s a fantastic fragrance for autumn and winter, woody and animalic. I live in the countryside and it feels just right here, with waxed Barbour coats, rubber wellies and cashmere sweaters. It’s a sophisticated fragrance that doesn’t muck about: it says outdoors, horsewoman, besuited businesswoman, 1940s, with the elegance and intelligence of Katharine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall. It’s not a fragrance for Marilyn Monroe moments. As to the notes, I don’t know, but I wonder if there’s ambergris in there at the base. Nothing could be further from a modern fruity floral – a genre I loathe. I love this perfume and wear it often.
Белый принц – :
At an antique store today I happened upon vintage 3.5 Oz bottle titled Bouquet Lentheric-Tweed. It was going for a song and I noticed it was still quite potent for its age. I guess its from the late 40s or early 50s.
Its quite proper and refined. It is a splash and goes on easy. It has classic leather notes that play with real oakmoss and vetiver. The floral notes take a back seat and stroll comfortably though this autumn classic. There is nothing fancy or attention grabbing about Tweed. I suppose if I put this in a spray that would liven it up a bit. Its a smart everyday kind of scent that recalls an easygoing life.
I remember it most when my sister had a cream perfume and wore it at the height of the 1960’s British invasion. I don’t get the swinging London scene she was trying to capture. This is more Wind in the Willows.
lamermobile – :
I remember my mother had a bottle of this when I was a kid and she always claimed that she could not find it anymore and so, I was always intrigued to smell it. So, after exploring this site, I took a chance and ordered a vintage Lentheric bottle. Man, I must love oakmoss because I cannot get enough of this. I am sniffing my arm all day. Now that I have been exploring this website, I find that many of my longtime favorites have similar notes (Shalimar, Tabu, Emeraude), oakmoss being the primary (never knew about this before). I also bought a bottle of the newer version by Taylor of London and I think that it gets most of the same notes, just with a little less sillage, a little lighter. I find the vintage Tweed cologne and the vintage Tweed perfume to be richer and have more depth, but I love them all.
sedric – :
I actually have LLP ‘Gabardine’ which I believe was made to the original Tweed formula. This is one I have grown to appreciate with age. I always loved the ads (“aren’t you wearing Tweed?”) in my youth, but whenever I sniffed in the shops it did not grab me. Now I can appreciate its powdery, elegant, woodsy mossy nuances, though it isn’t something I wear often. It smells refined and ladylike, and would be workplace friendly, rather than ‘hot date’ material. My very elegant late aunt wore this all her life. A powdery Chypre I think, and I’m a Chypre lover at heart. The thing I like about it most is that it has a very distinctive signature all of its own and not like any other; it is unique and instantly recognizable… so there must have been something in those ads after all!
P.S .Just sniffed another bottle of vintage Tweed, and it is quite animalic after all! I had my nose glued to my wrist for hours.
Dalnoboyivecostral – :
I get oakmoss and bonfire smoke, then oakmoss and sandalwood, then it calms down to a nice blend of wood (and oakmoss). I think this is what Revlon Charlie Blue tries to do.
Should be good for layering.
edunteeboolow – :
Seems similar to vtg Bandit or Miss Dior (darkened vampy & femme white floral chypre), with the floral flavor being lily of the valley instead of the greens or gardenia of those two. I always pass on lily of the valley ones..
xilnick – :
This was the signature scent of my cousin’s grandmother who was like a surrogate grandma to me as well. She actually cared for me as an infant so I really liked this lady who was not frilly or fancy but as I learned later, a sexy woman. I was wearing some vintage tweed body lotion recently & for all of the comments about how outdoorsy it is, I thought “Wow this scent is pretty sexy!” It has a really exotic flair along with a lot of sandalwood. I remembered that there were whispers about how my surrogate grandmother had a fling with a very handsome younger man and sniffing my wrist I thought “Oh yeah, now I think I know why.” So yes, outdoorsy AND sensuous for sure!
appavepapse – :
I stumbled on a half used 14oz vintage Bouquet Lentheric Tweed bottle at an estate sale. I just put this on and I can smell lots of oakmoss, geranium, vetiver, bergamot and ylang ylang. But as the dry down occurs oakmoss and vetiver come to the forefront. It’s got a musty smell to it like an old wooden chest that hasn’t been opened in decades. It’s also got an earthiness to it. Tweed makes me think about old black and white pictures of couples walking through Central Park: men wearing suits and hats and women wearing pencil skirts with matching jackets, hats and gloves.
vadim050188 – :
The version available in stores currently is Tweed by Taylor of London.
Lentheric Tweed is discontinued.
My review is for original vintage Tweed by Lentheric.
For an aged liquid this smells glorious as I open the bottle. It comes out rich, very spicy, and soapy. This is a mature scent, very ladylike, and sophisticated. The spiciness fades over time and it gets smoother, it gives a boost of self confidence with it’s classic aroma.
qwert54 – :
I am wearing Lentheric Tweed Bouquet, from a bottle shape I see in advertisements from 1956. There is leather, much leather, but also oak moss and gentle flowers. It’s sexy, warm and delicious, and gives me so much joy. This is one vintage that I will wear to the last drop.
slavikprivet – :
This wasnt bad for a cheap pharmacy frag, reminds me of Tramp. But I think Tramp is slightly better, I wouldnt wear Tweed for a special occasion
miha31fgh – :
This is an antidote to all of those light weight, sweet, sticky smells that are so popular right now. Tweed reminds me of woody, earthy loam, dark forests, wet leaves and that smell of earth and greenery after rain.
It is absolutely glorious, and an absolute classic.
They just don’t make them like this anymore.
igor58 – :
It irritates me that the picture used for this particular version of Tweed is NOT a picture of Lentheric Tweed! I believe that this is a picture of the version from a brand called Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics. I do not know if that company uses the original formula or not.
WriTphar – :
My darling Grandma back in England in the 60’s loved this! Now I am enjoying it too! Thanks to Etsy!
Romario89 – :
I just received a half bottle of vintage Tweed, and it smells much as it did in 1968 when I lived in London. I’d purchased it because of the pre-hippy, non-patchouli earthiness of it. Besides, at 18, I was heavily fantasizing about country manses and the horsey set. So Tweed was fully compliant with those woody visions.
Tweed is a dry chypre: oak moss, slightly decaying wood (a sharp note, maybe that’s the lime), wetness, a bit of dirt. Yet a subtle sweetness is coming through, perhaps some of the lavender and white flowers.
So lucky to have a vintage formula that hasn’t turned.
Definitely a scent for tweeds, sophisticated urbanity, and enthusiastic pastoral traipsing.
kalenik – :
Love it. It reminds me of my mum who wore this daily for work during the 1970’s. I have a couple of bottles even though she moved on to far more pricy frags later in her life this is the one perfume that completely transports me back to my childhood. I also had no idea it was launched in 1933. Impressive.
oleg110176 – :
Imagine Sunday morning and an Irish Catholic old maid getting ready for mass in Latin. Imagine a woman who could have, or should have been a nun for her spartan life she lived humbly. Now imagine same woman dotting on a splash of Tweed before going to mass. She transforms for a moment from a working class lass to a lady getting ready for the 11:00 service.
First the make up, and then the Tweed which she swirls over and tells everyone she is wearing. Then Christmas comes and her sisters get a bottle from her. And this was life in the 1950’s from a child’s eye. And when I was good, I sat on the bed to watch her matte the cake mascara and powder to her face, and I got to enjoy a drop for church too. It had a wonderful scent that I recall; it was never too strong and it wore well on skin and in summer or winter clothes. When I became a teen, the same aunt gave me a bottle. I wish it would return as it was.
Xeroxfimzt – :
Update: I’ve now worn this for a couple of days. I should point out now that the heart notes smell a bit like fresh (human) sweat for a half an hour. In the later dry down I find the lavender, sandalwood and (less, but it’s there) patchouli. All three still seem to be “under” a damp forest floor. Longevity is about 6-8 hours; projection is maybe a foot or two away from the body. On layering, which I love to do:–I haven’t mixed this with much yet. I’ve found my Lavonde Ombree overpowers it with lavender, drowning out the green and woody elements, but it’s nice with Bulgari Omnia (makes the sandalwood project more) and L’Occitane Vetyver (makes the green more prominent). These two are my “go-to” layering scents, and I was kind of surprised a scent as complex as Tweed worked with them, but it does. I’m tempted to try it with Phoenicia Far NWest, but not until I’ve enjoyed Far NWest on it’s own for a while.
Bourdedlege – :
First impressions after wearing it for about 5 hours. I do find this an old fashioned, or perhaps I should say “classic” scent; it’s the kind of thing I would expect on Katherine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall. I’m pretty sure my grandmother wore it, and it has something in common with Shalimar during the dry down. I agree with Jayne58 that and missk that it has an overall impression of woody, dust, and autumn leaves. The first thing to hit my nose clearly after it hits my skin is the vetiver, which then dissipates rapidly to be replaced by slightly acrid greens, soap, and woods. By the second hour I can smell the the lavender, sandalwood, and patchouli mingling underneath the forest floor. Definitely worth a sniff if you want something that isn’t floral, if you’re looking for a unisex, or if you’re a man looking for an entry to women’s scents. Older people will probably make the same association to it as something they’ve smelled on women in the past, but there’s nothing in it that seems particularly feminine or masculine to me.
I notice some posters have remarked on the new formulation not smelling like the old. Mine smells very familiar. Looking at the bottle and the seller’s e-bay site, my bottle seems to be from an earlier formulation than the current, so maybe it’s the original formulation or an earlier one, maybe from the 70’s? There’s no atomizer, which a lot of EDT bottles didn’t have back then, and the bottle is shaped sort of like a curved skyscraper, with a wider base and a suggestion of columns across the back.
Dales – :
Ok, now that threw my two cents in on Tweed, I was always curious about the other scents from Lentheric. Several of them were presented in gorgeous cut glass bottles on ebay from time to time, and since the old Tweed was so great, I figured they may be long lost jewels also. Not wanting to spend a lot, I did pick up one of Lentheric’s sample sets of cologne, sealed in cellophane. Judging by the Tweed which was bright and clear, figured not to much light damage. Now keep in mind I am still in the sandbox when it comes to perfumery but here’s a novices take.
Miracle-had high hopes for this one. Seems the most commonly available after Tweed. The gorgeous deco bottle the original perfume came in is worth collecting itself. Not sure but I think it and Dark Brilliance were Baccarat? The initial feel is a very light floral, nothing heavy. It dried down to a sweeter, heavier scent that I don’t care for. It seemed there was nothing to balance it out, or it was very heavy on vanilla which is not my fav unless it just lurks. The perfume may be a heaven of floral, but not the cologne.
Dark Brilliance-another cut glass bottle to die for. If these scents had been great I would have splurged on the original perfumes in there bottles. This was more interesting. Sweeter. An interesting sweet, as tho it was teasing you that “yes, I was great in my day”. I kept sniffing because I’d catch a wiff of something I liked but couldn’t place it. Seemed like a hint of cinnamon of all things. If only it stopped there. It dried down to a skanky mess. Some civet of animal extract there? Well, anyway it died and draped itself on my arm.
Shanghai-Again, this whispered that it could have been great at one time. Lighter and spicier, but a 40’s version of the orient, a lets not go there and say we did version. But-arg-the dry down. Pure old wet diaper, and I’ve changed enough to know. These wrists are not delving into that diaper pail again.
So disappointing that these were not anything great at all, but again the perfume may be so much better. If you collect bottles, it may be worth snagging a sealed boxed version and you may get two treasures in one.
pia1966 – :
Tweed was my mothers favorite scent in the late 40’s & 50’s when perfumes tended to be softer and flowery-unless you were THAT type of woman, which it seems no one wanted to be. She preferred crisp-like what you would imagine Katharine Hepburn wore. She smelled distinctive and divine, like an English countryside wrapped in a Persian lamb coat. Having said that, there is a world of difference in the Lentheric Tweed and those that came after. The original keeps the freshness that made it a classic, whereas the newer ones muddle themselves into a sweet powder blahness. Now that I am of the age to be wrapped in the Persian lamb, I finally understand the appreciation the last generation had for quality. Find the original, or if you like the new version, great, but it is not TWEED.
smooven – :
I have a big ol’ bottle of Lentheric Tweed cologne, a recent eBay score. It is an odd one to me. It goes on as men’s cologne, and stays there for about an hour. I don’t mind, but I wasn’t really expecting that masculine from the description here. It comes into something really grand the second hour and then starts fading. Not unexpected for a cologne, although it does remain a skin scent for quite a while.
I actually thought of wet wool in the intial stage, which isn’t really appealing, but then it is in a way. I don’t think it was because I was thinking of the name, it was after that I thought “oh yeah, Tweed, duh.” Also, I get smoky or what is akin to it to me. I guess that is the geranium because I have it with another scent that has geranium. I didn’t like this at first, but I’ve found myself thinking about it and looking forward to wearing it again, which I did today. It is not boring, it is not run of the mill, it may or may not be dated. I am no judge of that as I love old fashioned scents.
Agettefiesk – :
It’s strange how some scents can stir your heart. Mom’s favorite perfume was Tweed and we always gave her a bottle for her birthday. Mom started wearing it in 1935. She passed away at 82 in my arms in 2002 from Alzheimer’s sleeping peacefully smelling of Tweed. When I smell it now it plucks my heartstrings of days long past. Thanks for the memories.
Deroxhvrtx – :
I remember Tweed from my childhood as that strange perfume that my aunt used to wear. When I saw a tiny bottle of vintage parfum for sale on EBay, I was struck down in a fit of nostalgia and thought, hey why not.
Wow, it is amazing and still weird all these years later – leathery and a bit soapy, pretty floral top notes juxtaposed with a woody, mossy base (someone described it as dusty and that is such a good way to put it). The perfume is still in great condition and I’m bowled over by how good it is! They knew a thing or two, did our aunties.
halfassenny – :
I just got this another one of my husbands missadventures in the perfume store. I really don’t think he knew what it was. I sprayed it and thought Oh my goodness but as it settled it is the same type of fragrance as Ralph Lauren’s Safari. It is an outdoors smell. It literally smells warm and woody but a little bit of soap and powder which makes it smell clean and not turn sour and musty. I like it and I wear only a little squirt because it is quite strong if sprayed too hard. It lasts for a long time too. It is hard to get. I know when I was very young, Yardley used to own it but they seem to have dissowned it now for some reason? I am not sure if it is discontinued.
There is another perfume called Panache which yardley used to market but I think Fine fragrances owns that now and it smells similar. My Mother in law had that and I asked her what smelled so nice and she said Panache so I got a bottle. It is not on this website but it is easy to get and it is cheap to buy. These perfumes are similar to Yardley Lace range.
xrumerseo.ru – :
This Tweed Perfume is very nice
Sereniti))) – :
The vintage version of Tweed is really something very special. I don’t know the new one but the original is certainly unique and smells like nothing else. A great fragrant woody for autumn/winter — reminiscent of English country houses and the smell of leather saddles.
олежка – :
Unusual, bracing, not a fruit or a flower or a wad of cotton candy note in it. It’s hard to describe, but I love it just because it’s so unique in the world of perfumes. I have a vintage bottle of cologne and I wear it in the heat of summer when anything sweet and trendy would just gag me. Somehow, it gives me confidence! (Silly thing to say about perfume…) I never really knew what went into this scent till I came here because information on old retro Tweed is so scarce, I always noticed lavendar and maybe patchouli – I was right!
Melpt870InsuffBooni – :
I just received my vintage bottle. I find it a wonderful woody scent perfect for Fall. The sillage is average but the longevity is good.I don’t think it smells dirty, geriatric, or like the scent of moth balls. I sincerely wish certain reviewers would find other descriptions more PC than “old lady” and “over 75”. Do they think that all seniors have horrible taste? Bad taste has nothing to do with age. It can afflict any age… shockingly, even the so called hip young.
What confuses me is Tweed is under three perfume houses:
Lentheric
Yardley
Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics
I know Lentheric is now under Fine Fragrance and Cosmetics but where does Yardley come into this picture? I just ordered a large bottle from an English site on eBay. I also ordered a large bottle of Yardley English Lavendar EDT from the same dealer. Postage is steep, but the prices were most reasonable.
MashaKvarc – :
im reviewing this perfume purely because i remember my mum and my grandmother wearing this perfume and its strange because tweed is woody and musk which is the type of perfumes that i prefer i wonder if it is because you remember certain perfume smells ?
anyway i wouldnt wear this as i think its better worn by the slightly more mature lady and what i mean by that it doesnt represent a young perfume ,,but yes always worn by mum and nan so i remember this being given to them as gifts and that at christmas !
79207115658 – :
panache it tramp didn’t these belong to
this fragrance house?
budarina_anna – :
Bought this three weeks ago.It is woodsy and musty a very outdoorsy smell. I love it but it is not the same as it was thirty years ago.
expilot77 – :
I tried this oft overlooked and readily available fragrance and it’s actually a really classic, very English smell. It is classy, warm and not so strong that it feels intrusive. It does have a slight dustiness to it, but then I like that- it gives it ‘atmosphere’ somehow. A library, an autumn woodland, the corridors of a stately home; woody and sensual. Don’t know if I’d buy it as I find similarities in my La Perla and Femme which I also love.
annemeash – :
I was given the pure perfume in a slender silver tube with a fine glass wand on my twenty first birthday in 1969. It felt ice cold on my skin and smelled clean, beautiful, bright and totally unique. I have carried the scent in my head for the past forty years and never found anything to equal it. The Tweed you can buy today is a totally different matter altogether. It smells earthy, urinous and dirty. I live in hope that before I die will discover something which smells as sublime as the original pure perfume.
iyg771speagoessenda – :
Tweed is the perfect name for this English icon of feminine scent! Not a demure single floral or a frantic mix a la trend, Tweed is remniscent of an autumn stroll through wooded glens filled with golden light and crisp dried leaves, rich and earthy. Its spices and woods are not for every woman, but I adore it and have worn it for thirty years without tiring of its distinctive aura. A must-try for outdoorsy yet sensuous types!
toptyginm – :
This was given to me by my Aunt who doesn’t like wearing perfume. I actually have the original bottle from the 40’s and 50’s. The perfume surprisingly has not gone off. Even though it is a mature scent, I often wear this to bed or around the house. It’s a musty, woodsy scent with a subtle herbaceous accord. I’m probably making this scent sound horrible, but it really isn’t that bad. I’ve certainly smelt worse.