Legacy of Petra
Perfumer: Nathalie Gracia-Cetto
Votes lean masculine
172 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Legacy of Petra is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent in which liquorice, myrrh and vanilla take the lead.
Skunky's take: A sweet talker that softens everyone around it.
How does it perform?
From 139 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Smoky
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
SmokyWhat does Legacy of Petra smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, leaning neither way firmly.
Bergamot, green tea and fennel seed give a cool opening. In the heart, liquorice, myrrh and cistus build a sweet, smoky warmth. The base deepens the gourmand side with vanilla and benzoin, while Belambre® adds a woody, oriental depth. Lattafa Pride Ajwaa and Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 2 have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Green tea
- Fennel seed
First hours
- Liquorice
- Myrrh
- Cistus
Towards evening
- Myrrh
- Belambre®
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 19%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual28%
- Evening26%
- Nighttime25%
- Daytime14%
- Office7%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026