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Home Fragrances Penhaligon's Portraits Collection The Inimitable William Penhaligon
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Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon

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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The world first encountered The Inimitable William Penhaligon by Penhaligon's in 2020. A masculine fragrance rooted in the east and wood families. The Inimitable William Penhaligon — proudly part of the Portraits collection. Concentration — eau de parfum: exactly what it needs to be.

The home of this fragrance is the United Kingdom. The Inimitable William Penhaligon Penhaligon's — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of The Inimitable William Penhaligon is shaped as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The signature of Penhaligon's is clear in details that define the fragrance identity. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum sets the depth and body this composition needs.

At the opening of the pyramid you meet sparkling citrus first notes: Bergamot and Jasmine. Exactly these 2 notes set sunny vitality that anchors the first impression immediately.

In the heart you notice Cedar, Frankincense and Vetiver keeping a structural woody direction.

The olfactory framework rests on these accords: Balsamic, Citrus, Floral and Wood with each one in a clear role. Secondary accord layers such as Amber expand the olfactory volume in the background.

At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Whiteflower, Wood and Balsamic. The palette also extends to Ambery and Gourmet. From a family perspective the scent maps to East and Wood.

Overall The Inimitable William Penhaligon reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.

Gender Male
Brand Penhaligon's
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.penhaligons.co.uk
Year of production 2020
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Puig

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Cedar
Cedar
Note photo Frankincense
Frankincense
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver
Note photo Ambroxan
Ambroxan
Note photo Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Top notes

Bergamot Jasmine

Heart notes

Cedar Frankincense Vetiver

Base notes

Ambroxan Sandalwood

Families

Family East East
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
67%
Unisex
33%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
25%
For every day
25%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
25%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
20%
26-35 years old
20%
36-45 years
20%
46+ years old
20%
Any
20%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
33%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
0%
Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Despair
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Effect
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Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Very strong
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Bottle
Bottle
High quality
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Spray
Spray
High quality
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Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
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Honestly, the price for this perfume is clearly inflated. I can't say it's worth its 20 thousand rubles, sorry. "Expensive sound" is a pretty subjective concept. The scent isn't bad for men, but there's nothing special about it 😕
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Some crappy scent, to be honest. Smells like a regular men's cologne, just with a brand logo. I didn't find anything new or interesting. Bergamot, cedar, vetiver - yeah, all that's there, and a sandalwood shell too. But the bottle - that's really gorgeous
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These animal heads on the bottles really make me uneasy, to be honest 😟 I immediately imagine a luxurious mansion with hunting trophies hanging on the walls. As for the fragrance, its pyramid doesn't quite match my preferences, although the vetiver here definitely catches my attention
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Right now, this is probably my favorite fragrance. It's sweet, but not overly cloying, with a light smoky accent. It's hard for me to pick out the individual notes, though I clearly smell frankincense. I don't detect bergamot or cedar. The composition creates an image of a successful man aged 34-38, who looks strict and serious. He can wear both a business suit and casual style. The fragrance is medium heavy, and the sillage is also medium. It's not a fresh scent, but it's not as sharp as Sohan either. It's best suited for cool weather or evenings. I'm docking one star for longevity - it only lasts about 3 hours, and then stays close to the skin for another 1.5 hours
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The fragrance, like a cold wind, really gets to your soul. It's clearly masculine, with a strong woody note. Vetiver is front and center here, but sadly, its scent is just too simple. Longevity is impressive, and the sillage leaves a trail, but for this price, I expected more. It just feels like something's missing, and that's a real letdown
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