The Perfume Library

The Tragedy of Lord George

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George is a sweet, powdery masculine fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer comes last. It suits evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure. Nearly half of voters call it masculine, and some read it as classic. It opens with rum and soap: the rum brings sweetness, the soap a clean freshness. At the heart, tonka bean turns it creamy and powdery. Ambrox in the base leaves a warm, woody finish. The fougère structure and a touch of spice keep the whole in a classic line.

Halfeti

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Halfeti is a unisex fragrance with a warm, resinous character, where spice, oud and leather sit over a floral and green opening. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Mugwort, bergamot, green notes and grapefruit open it fresh. The heart brings cumin, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into oud, leather, amber and vanilla, sweet, woody and resinous.

The Blazing Mister Sam

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits cooler seasons and evenings far better than warm days. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon, and black pepper, cumin and saffron carry the spice through the heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, tobacco and vanilla leaves a woody, smoky, sweet warmth. The resinous, oriental side stays beneath the spice.

Sartorial

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Sartorial is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, cardamom and violet leaf over a metallic, ozonic edge, then softens into leather, lavender and beeswax. The opening is peppery and bright: ginger and cardamom sit beside aldehydes and metallic notes. The heart turns green and powdery with lavender, leather and beeswax. The base adds sweetness through vanilla, honey and amber, while cedarwood, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, earthy floor. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Fall comes first, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Most voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Azzaro pour Homme and Mancera Deep Forest have a close profile.

Luna (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Penhaligon's Luna Eau de Toilette is a fresh floral for women that moves from bitter orange, lemon and bergamot through rose and jasmine to ambergris, musk and fir balsam. Citrus leads the opening, and juniper berry adds a green, slightly spicy edge to that brightness, while rose and jasmine soften it into a floral heart. In the base, ambergris, musk and fir balsam leave a clean, resinous finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the occasions named most often. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Changing Constance

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that sets salted caramel, tobacco and vanilla beneath a spicy opening of cardamom and pimento. It opens with a warm, spicy touch from cardamom and pimento. Salted caramel takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole. In the base, cashmeran, tobacco and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, woody, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly recommended for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It mostly reads as feminine. Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi and Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Juniper Sling

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Penhaligon's Juniper Sling is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by juniper berry, cinnamon and cardamom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with juniper berry, cinnamon, angelica and orange brandy, carrying a citrus and green freshness. The heart of black pepper, cardamom, leather and iris turns dry and spicy. In the base, vetiver, ambrox, black cherry and brown sugar form a woody floor and sweeten it slightly.

The Bewitching Yasmine

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine is a sweet, spicy floral that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is voted as a fragrance for women. It opens with cardamom and coffee, a spicy and faintly gourmand start. At the heart, jasmine and frankincense lead, and the floral side takes on a resinous warmth. Oud and vanilla settle into a sweet, woody, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Lattafa Raghba and Ormonde Jayne Muscat have a close profile.

Endymion

7.3

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Endymion is a men's fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot, lavender and sage over a spicy, woody base with coffee absolute at its heart. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot, mandarin orange, lavender and sage. Coffee absolute and geranium take the middle, and the base turns spicy and woody with sandalwood, vetiver, leather, nutmeg and black pepper. Sweet and floral touches soften the dry edges. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. The majority read it as masculine, though many also call it classic. Endymion Concentré and Dunhill Icon share a close profile.

Artemisia (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Artemisia Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens with green leaves, nectarine and green apple, softened by violet and lily of the valley, and settles on amber and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring, followed by fall and summer, while winter is chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine and classic. Green leaves and nectarine give the opening a fresh, juicy feel. In the heart, green apple and jasmine tea meet floral notes, with vanilla adding a light sweetness. The base of amber, sandalwood, musk and oakmoss closes it with a powdery, woody warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Paris (Eau de Toilette) and Fragonard Émilie (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

The Omniscient Mister Thompson

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Penhaligon's The Omniscient Mister Thompson is a sweet, powdery men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter days. Pink pepper gives a spicy first impression in the top, while iris in the heart adds a soft, floral, powdery feel. In the base, sesame and vanilla carry the scent into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with the woody accord keeping it balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. It is classed as masculine, though a share of voters also read it as feminine. Birkholz Paris - Mon Amour and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

The Coveted Duchess Rose

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose is a fresh floral for women that sets mandarin orange against Rosa centifolia, softened by vanilla and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings, and over half of voters find it feminine. Mandarin orange opens bright, fresh and fruity. Rosa centifolia carries the floral heart, and vanilla with woody notes sweeten the base, which dries down with a spicy warmth. Coty Gravity (Cologne) and Mexx Inspired Glow (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Much Ado About the Duke

7.8

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Much Ado About the Duke is a fresh, green men's scent that mixes floral, spicy and woody tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it classic. It opens with cumin and pink pepper for a spicy start. Rose and gin form the heart, adding a floral, bright note. Cedarwood and vetiver in the base give it a green, woody footing. Balenciaga Florabotanica and Dossier Floral Rose have a close profile.

Malabah (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Malabah Eau de Parfum is a fresh citrus-and-spice women's scent that settles into a soft, powdery sweetness. It opens with Earl Grey tea, lemon and coriander, a bright and slightly tart first impression. In the heart, rose, iris, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral note balanced by spice. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk closes it on a woody, sweet and powdery footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. Rasasi Tasmeem Men and L'Erbolario Ibisco have a close profile.

The World According to Arthur

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur is a sweet, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, Tahitian vanilla and grapefruit; the grapefruit gives a brief lift before vanilla and resin take over. In the heart, ambrette and clary sage absolute make it powdery and creamy. The base returns to frankincense, while tonka bean absolute softens the sweetness and leaves a smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and almost none recommend it for summer. It is mostly suggested for evenings and nights out, with some leaning towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Babylon

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's Babylon is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Babylon opens with coriander, saffron and nutmeg, so the spices come first. Cypriol adds a smoky note in the heart, while Atlas cedar and Ceylonese sandalwood build a woody base and vanilla absolute sweetens the whole. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Versace Santal Boisé and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

Terrible Teddy

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Penhaligon's Terrible Teddy is a sweet, smoky and leathery men's scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer trails far behind. Evenings and nights out lead, though leisure and business wear are also mentioned. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, and voters read it as clearly masculine and classic. It opens with frankincense and a resinous sweetness, and leather in the heart adds a smoky, leathery edge. Ambroxan and vetiver settle into a woody, spicy warmth at the base, with a slightly synthetic sweetness running through it. Pascal Morabito Atelier Bleu and Loewe 7 Anónimo have a close profile.

The Revenge of Lady Blanche

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche is a fresh, powdery feminine scent that most voters pick for spring and summer, for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Autumn and winter wear is possible, but the votes cluster in the warmer seasons. Half of voters read it as feminine, with others calling it classic or modern. It opens with narcissus, orris root sits at the heart, and sandalwood settles underneath. The fresh, floral and green accords lead, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy sides. Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood and Penhaligon's Highgrove Bouquet have a close profile.

Clandestine Clara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Penhaligon's Clandestine Clara is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance built on vanilla, amber and rum; it has been discontinued. Vanilla and tonka bean give it a gourmand sweetness, which rum deepens. Cinnamon and cypriol add a spicy, woody edge, while patchouli and opoponax fill out the rest with a resinous, powdery warmth. The overall impression is oriental: dense, warm and soft. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Quercus

6.6

Penhaligon's · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Penhaligon's Quercus is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or classic. It opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and lime. In the heart, cardamom, lily of the valley and jasmine add a soft, lightly spicy floral touch. The base of sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, musk and galbanum settles into a woody, green finish. Floris Cefiro and Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza have a close profile.

Halfeti Leather

8.1

Penhaligon's · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather is a unisex scent where a smoky, leathery character is softened by sweet spice and resin, suiting autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It leans masculine in most votes, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bergamot, plum, citrus fruits and green notes, a light fruity brightness. The heart brings cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, violet and lavender, spicy and sweet in a warm way. The base of leather, oud, frankincense, patchouli and cedarwood settles into a woody, smoky ground.

The Uncompromising Sohan

7.9

Penhaligon's · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan is a masculine oriental that joins a floral, spicy opening to a smoky, resinous oud base; it has been discontinued. It opens with rosebud, saffron and pink pepper, where the floral side is sharpened by spice. Vetiver and labdanum absolute form the heart, and Laotian oud with sandalwood leaves a woody, animalic, sweet warmth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer a distant last, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine and classic. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Empressa (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Penhaligon's · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Empressa Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent led by bergamot, blood orange and rose, made for women and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, then summer; leisure and daily wear lead, with office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot, blood orange and mandarin open it, while rose, geranium, cardamom and black pepper give the heart a fresh, spicy turn. Vanilla, sandalwood and amber soften and sweeten the base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria have a close profile.

Solaris

7.8

Penhaligon's · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Penhaligon's Solaris is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of blackcurrant, neroli and lemon with a floral heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. Solaris is rated good for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, while winter barely registers. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine, then modern. The top notes of blackcurrant, neroli and lemon give it a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tiaré and jasmine soften it with flowers. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, sweet warmth. Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz and ADN Paris Blooming have a close profile.