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Apsley Cologne
Truefitt & Hill
Apsley Cologne
Truefitt & Hill

A little ritual

Truefitt and Hill

Apsley Cologne

£68.95

Apsley Cologne pairs grapefruit, pepper and vetiver with a cedarwood, patchouli and musk base in an etched traditional bottle.

Price and availability verified on 12 October 2026.

Why we love it

Its bright citrus and pepper opening gives way to a warm woody finish, making it a considered gift for someone who enjoys classic cologne.

Overview In a truly distinctive and captivating fragrance, the harmonious overtones of woody vetiver are lifted with a refreshing essence of grapefruit and accentuated by crisp notes of pepper. The cedarwood and patchouli base is enriched with sensual notes of musk and smouldering woods, which softly mature into elegant and warm tones so characteristic of this unique fragrance. Presented in a beautifully etched traditional bottle. Notes Top Notes: Grapefruit – Pepper – Lemon Heart Notes: Lavender – Vetiver – Jasmine Base Notes: Patchouli – Cedarwood– Musk Story An important London locale, a small distance west of St James’s, inspired the creation of our Apsley cologne in 2016. The great and the good of the British aristocracy have long beaten a path to our doors, and Arthur Wellesley – 1st Duke of Wellington, victor at the Battle of Waterloo and former Prime Minister – was no different. The Apsley cologne was created in his honour, its name taken from his Apsley House neoclassical abode on Hyde Park Corner. Rumour has it that if one were to post a letter to its historic address “Apsley House, 1 London”, that it would still arrive. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the house was the “

The practical details

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Beauty rituals