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Penhaligon's The Portrait of Lord George — perfume poster

Penhaligon's

The Portrait of Lord George

2016 · For men · Woody

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Accord profile

woody31%amber24%vanilla17%warm spicy15%sweet14%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

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Penhaligon's The Portrait of Lord George (2016) opens with a distinctive quartet of woodsy notes, brandy, tonka bean, and amber. This top-heavy composition immediately establishes a warm, boozy, and woody character, with the brandy lending a spirited lift that quickly settles into the tonka's sweet, almond-like richness. The amber provides a resinous, golden warmth from the start, blurring the line between top and base. Without listed heart or base notes, the fragrance relies on these four elements to carry the entire evolution. The main accords—woody (100%), amber (77%), vanilla (54%), warm spicy (49%), and sweet (46%)—paint a picture of a smooth, rounded scent that is more about texture than progression. It suits collectors who appreciate a straightforward, masculine oriental with a vintage feel, ideal for evening wear or cool weather. The brandy and tonka combination gives it a refined, slightly decadent air, while the woodsy notes keep it grounded. This is a scent for those who enjoy rich, amber-forward compositions without excessive complexity.

中文簡介

潘海利根《Lord George 肖像》2016年推出,屬東方調男香。香調結構以木質、白蘭地、零陵香豆和琥珀為核心,冇明確嘅中調同基調。開場係濃郁嘅木質同白蘭地酒香,帶少少甜潤嘅零陵香豆,琥珀由頭到尾提供溫暖樹脂感。主調數據顯示木質100%、琥珀77%、雲呢拿54%、暖辛49%、甜46%,整體係圓潤順滑、偏向線性嘅香氣,唔係層層遞進嘅類型。氣質成熟、陽剛,帶少許復古同奢華感,適合夜晚、秋冬或正式場合。對象係鍾意琥珀主導、木質濃厚、唔鍾意太複雜變化嘅收藏家。

Reference data

HousePenhaligon's
NameThe Portrait of Lord George
Launched2016
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded4
Accords5

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