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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.
Tom Daxon's Midnight Saffron is an absolute gem, a unique and luxurious twist on lavender that performs way above its price point. It's a proper compliment-getter, blending the medicinal and the sensual into something truly special.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 0% |
| Floral | 16% | 14% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 21% | 18% |
| Warm | 29% | 32% |
| Woody | 7% | 17% |
| Earthy | 13% | 14% |
| Animalic | 22% | 22% |
| Fresh | 10% | 9% |
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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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and unique, attention-grabbing profile, Midnight Saffron is best suited for evening wear or situations where you want to make an impression. While it's not overtly casual, its distinctiveness could work for an elevated casual look; however, its potency makes it less ideal for an office setting or sporty activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Leather, Amber accords and Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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