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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 one's proper divisive, a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a unique smoky leather dream, others get pure BBQ sauce or burnt bandages. Sample first, unless you fancy smelling like a meat feast or a medical mishap.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 13% |
| Floral | 16% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 7% |
| Sweet | 21% | 7% |
| Warm | 29% | 31% |
| Woody | 7% | 8% |
| Earthy | 13% | 13% |
| Animalic | 22% | 30% |
| Fresh | 10% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
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
Its bold, often smoky and animalic character, coupled with reports of strong projection (or conversely, poor longevity), makes it less suited for professional or active settings. However, its unique and intriguing profile lends itself well to date nights or casual wear when you want to stand out.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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