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The Tragedy of Lord George Eau de Parfum bottle The Tragedy of Lord George EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Noble George Eau de Parfum bottle Noble George EDP
Our Verdict

While both share a boozy, woody profile, Lord George wins due to vastly superior performance. Noble George, despite its appealing scent, fades quickly, making it a fleeting experience. Lord George offers a richer, more complex aroma with greater longevity. If you want an affordable approximation and don't mind reapplying, Noble George might suffice. However, for depth, presence, and lasting power, Penhaligon's creation is the clear winner. The price difference reflects the quality gap, making Lord George the better investment.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose The Tragedy of Lord George if...
  • You want a long-lasting, high-quality fragrance.
  • You appreciate a more complex and nuanced scent profile.
  • You want to make a statement with your fragrance.
  • You prefer a fragrance with better projection.
Choose Noble George if...
  • You are on a tight budget.
  • You prefer a lighter fragrance experience.
  • You don't mind reapplying your fragrance throughout the day.
  • You want a simple, easy-to-wear scent.
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 - Noble George EDP
A warm, boozy amber with woody depth that utterly fails on performance. Smells great, but disappears so fast it's barely worth bothering. A tragic clone indeed.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

The Tragedy of Lord George
Noble George

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Ambrox Super 31% Vanilla 27% Woody 25% Cedar 16%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Soap 100%
Only in Noble George
Brandy 50% Woody 50%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Tonka Bean 63% Cream 37%
Only in Noble George
Amber 100%
Only in The Tragedy of Lord George
Ambrox Super 31% Vanilla 27% Woody 25% Cedar 16%
Only in Noble George
Tonka Bean 100%

Accords

The Tragedy of Lord George Noble George
85%
Woody
100%
80%
Sweet
45%
70%
Warm Spicy
71%
65%
Amber
55%
Vanilla
46%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Sweet shared
80%
45%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
71%
Amber shared
65%
55%
46%

Performance

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

Noble George

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its woody, amber profile, Noble George would be well-suited for dates and casual evenings. However, its significant performance issues, as noted by reviewers, mean it won't last long enough for formal events or a full day at the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
26%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Tragedy of Lord George EDP
Noble George EDP
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