110 community ratings

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

2017WomenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
110 ratings

Penhaligon's The Ruthless Countess Dorothea is a sweet, spicy women's scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 108 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot Cinnamon

Red ginger

Heart notesfirst few hours

Beeswax Maté absolute Clary sage absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cashmeran Vanilla absolute

Sherry

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does The Ruthless Countess Dorothea smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also gets votes for work and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic or modern.

It opens with bergamot, cinnamon and red ginger, citrus meeting spice. The heart holds beeswax, maté absolute and clary sage absolute. In the base, cashmeran, vanilla absolute and sherry sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, resinous gourmand. Trudon 45° and Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library have a close profile.