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Legacy of Petra Eau de Parfum bottle Legacy of Petra EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2022 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Raqmu Eau de Parfum bottle Raqmu EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Legacy of Petra EDP
A quietly magnetic resinous-spicy oriental, Legacy of Petra seduces with its smooth liquorice and myrrh, offering Penhaligon's refinement for those who crave intrigue and warmth without bombast.
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Our Verdict - Raqmu EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Penhaligon'S Legacy Of Petra - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Fennel, Green Tea, with green depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Legacy of Petra EDP
Raqmu EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Fennel 35% vs 33%
Bergamot 28% vs 37%
Only in Legacy of Petra
Tea 37%
Only in Raqmu
Green Tea 29%
Shared Notes
Licorice 27% vs 22%
Myrrh 27% vs 18%
Frankincense 25% vs 27%
Rosemary 20% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 35% vs 28%
Vanilla 33% vs 33%
Woody 31% vs 38%

Accords

Legacy of Petra Raqmu
95%
Spicy
Citrus
90%
80%
Resinous
Green
78%
Floral
66%
60%
Sweet
55%
Woody
42%
Smoky
54%
50%
Oriental
95%
90%
80%
78%
66%
60%
Woody shared
55%
42%
54%
50%

Performance

Legacy of Petra Raqmu
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Legacy of Petra

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Legacy of Petra's resinous warmth and spicy sweetness excel in cool to cold weather, especially autumn, while its depth and richness can also comfort on winter days. The spice and faint freshness from bergamot and tea allow use in early spring, but the opulence is less suited to hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and rich, spicy character work best for sophisticated dates, elegant evenings, or formal events. It can be worn casually by those who love orientals, but is too complex and enveloping for sporty or very informal settings.

Raqmu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, green signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Fennel, Bergamot, Frankincense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Legacy of Petra EDP
Raqmu EDP
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