Admiring
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Mahogany Woods
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George (2016) - the Alberto Morillas barbershop-fougere from the Portraits collection that built a sophisticated soap-shaving-cream-tonka structure over an ambrox-vanilla-cedar base. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter and formal evening wear.
This cult classic is a warm, woody dream, an unsung hero from Bath & Body Works that's surprisingly sophisticated. It’s got a passionate following, with many scrambling for discontinued bottles - proof it’s way more than just a high-street scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 6% |
| Floral | 20% | 3% |
| Fruity | 10% | 8% |
| Green | 15% | 12% |
| Sweet | 75% | 33% |
| Warm | 65% | 21% |
| Woody | 85% | 24% |
| Earthy | 30% | 8% |
| Animalic | 20% | 1% |
| Fresh | 45% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Tonka-ambrox-vanilla-cedar base is firmly autumn-winter territory; the barbershop-soap concept holds up in cooler weather where the warm woods can radiate. Less natural in summer.
Occasions
Sophisticated woody-sweet barbershop register fits formal evening, dinner, and date wear naturally; office viable at low dosage. Too distinctive for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, boozy vanilla-wood profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual autumn/winter wear. While some find it strong, its moderate sillage and longevity mean it can be worn formally, though it's a bit too rich for the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Tonka Bean, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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