Eau de Audacity
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Perfume Calligraphy Rose
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A daring swirl of creamy vanilla, smoky incense, and supple leather, Eau de Audacity is plush, assertive and modern, but maintains Penhaligon's signature sophistication. Wear it when you want to leave a memorable, audacious impression.
This is a seriously stunning Middle Eastern-inspired rose, deep, jammy, and swathed in rich resins. A love-it-or-hate-it affair for some, but for rose aficionados, its discontinuation was a crime.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 1% |
| Floral | 16% | 20% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 9% |
| Sweet | 21% | 17% |
| Warm | 29% | 26% |
| Woody | 7% | 5% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 22% | 19% |
| Fresh | 10% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sweet vanilla, spicy leather and balsamic amber make this most suited to cooler fall and winter weather, where it can envelop without overwhelming. Its richness can feel too dense for hot summer days, but works well in transitional spring.
Occasions
Eau de Audacity is bold, plush and sensual, making it perfect for evening, date, and formal wear. It can be a confident choice for casual settings but may be too assertive for sports or close-quarter office environments.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, this is best reserved for evenings and special occasions where you want to make a statement. Its heavy, oriental character isn't suited for office wear, but many find it perfect for date nights or elegant formal events, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Frankincense, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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