Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum vs Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

Fortuitous Finley

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2025	Year	2000
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum

A strikingly modern take on the gourmand-leather archetype, Finley blends creamy pistachio and matcha with a salty, spicy kick and a shadowy leather base. Unmistakably Penhaligon's - distinctive, daring, and addictive.

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Our Verdict - Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

This is a seriously polarising beast. Forget your usual crowd-pleasers; 1740 is a dark, leathery, boozy powerhouse that demands attention. You'll either adore its scandalous charm or recoil from its perceived mustiness. Definitely not for the shrinking violets.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	15%
Floral	2%	2%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	19%	20%
Sweet	15%	11%
Warm	28%	26%
Woody	8%	14%
Earthy	23%	21%
Animalic	9%	6%
Fresh	19%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fortuitous Finley EdP

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Notes

Only in Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 40% Star Anise 31% Pepper 29%

Only in Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

Artemisia 57% Bergamot 43%

Only in Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum

Pistachio 33% Matcha 33% Salt 33%

Only in Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 41% Cardamom 31% Coriander 29%

Shared Notes

Leather 31% vs 18%

Only in Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 35% Patchouli 34%

Only in Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

Immortelle 18% Labdanum 15% Elemi 13% Birch 12% Vanilla 12% Cedar 11%

Accords

Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

60%

Leather

100%

Herbal

92%

90%

Warm Spicy

90%

Aromatic

83%

60%

Woody

79%

70%

Green

70%

Salty

Sweet

67%

Patchouli

64%

Balsamic

60%

Amber

60%

Smoky

58%

50%

Ozonic

Leather shared

60%

100%

Herbal

92%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

Aromatic

83%

Woody shared

60%

79%

Green

70%

Salty

70%

Sweet

67%

Patchouli

64%

Balsamic

60%

Amber

60%

Smoky

58%

Ozonic

50%

Performance

Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

Finley's warm spicy and salty-leather profile is best suited to cooler weather, especially fall and winter, where its richness and warmth envelop without overwhelming. The salty-green aspects keep it wearable in spring, but it may feel dense for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

The refined spicy-leather character makes it ideal for dates and formal events, offering intrigue without being brash. Its moderate projection suits casual wear, but the richness and salt-leather signature are too bold for the gym or highly professional settings.

Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

With its beast mode performance and intensely dark, leathery accords, 1740 is too much for the office. It truly shines on a date or in formal evening settings, projecting a daring confidence that's less suited to casual daytime wear or anything active.