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Penhaligon's

LP No.9 for Men

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

1998MenClassic
7.3/ 10
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Penhaligon's LP No.9 for Men is a discontinued men's fragrance that opens fresh with mandarin orange, bergamot and rosewood, then settles into a floral, spicy and sweet character.

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How does it perform?

From 80 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does LP No.9 for Men smell like?

The top notes are mandarin orange, rosewood and bergamot, giving a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, iris, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a floral, powdery side, while nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and clove bring spice. The base of patchouli, amber, musk and vanilla sweetens it into a warm, gourmand, oriental finish.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Rochas Tocade and Dior Dune have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mandarin orange
    • Rosewood
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Iris
    • Rose
    • Ylang-ylang
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Amber
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Evening
    27%
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    12%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026