Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances The Tragedy of Lord George a dupe of Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George?

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M Gender M
2016 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Tragedy of Lord George EDP
A lush, aristocratic blend of rum, creamy woods, and sweet tonka - Lord George projects vintage grandeur with a modern twist. It commands respect, but never shouts.
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Our Verdict - The Tragedy of Lord George EDP
A dupe of Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George - the boozy brandy-accord opening comes through well, but the original's distinctive shaving-soap facet is largely missing here.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
The Tragedy of Lord George EDP A The Tragedy of Lord George EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Tragedy of Lord George EDP
The Tragedy of Lord George EDP

Notes

The Tragedy of Lord George
The Tragedy of Lord George

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Woody Notes 100%

Base Notes

Ambroxan 31% Vanilla 27% Woody 25% Cedar 16%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 62% vs 55%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Soap 100% Cream 37% Ambroxan 31% Vanilla 27% Woody 25% Cedar 16%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Cognac 100% Woody Notes 100% Amber 44%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Soap 100%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Cognac 100%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Tonka Bean 63% Cream 37%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Woody Notes 100%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Ambroxan 31% Vanilla 27% Woody 25% Cedar 16%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Tonka Bean 56% Amber 44%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

The Tragedy of Lord George The Tragedy of Lord George
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Tragedy of Lord George

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its warm spicy, boozy, and sweet woody character is best for cool to cold weather. Autumn and winter enhance its richness, while summer heat could make it cloying.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The opulent, sophisticated sillage and boozy warmth make it ideal for formal evenings and confident date wear, but it's a bit too rich for sporty or most office settings.

The Tragedy of Lord George

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

Warm boozy-woody character suits autumn and winter far more than summer.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Sophisticated and warm for evenings and formal wear; too rich for daily office use.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
1%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Tonka Bean

Key Differences

Adds amber and cognac, drops ambroxan and cedar

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