Penhaligon's 2017 Edp

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Agarbathi

by Alex Lee

Penhaligon's Agarbathi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Alex Lee. The fragrance opens with Palo Santo, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Milk, Incense, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Suede, Vetiver, Fir Resin, and Sandalwood.

Our verdict on Agarbathi: Statement

Agarbathi is a bit like that mysterious, well-travelled friend - you're never quite sure what they're up to, but it's always intriguing. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a genuinely unique incense offering that smells of temples and ancient texts, not for the faint-hearted. Prepare for an olfactory journey.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
Agarbathi Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 9%
Fruity 3%
Green 6%
Sweet 12%
Warm 21%
Woody 32%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Amber
70%
Aromatic
66%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Warm Spicy
53%

Notes

Top Notes

Palo Santo 46% Pink Pepper 28% Bergamot 26%

Heart Notes

Incense 32% Frankincense 29% Milk 22% Jasmine 17%

Base Notes

Suede 30% Sandalwood 25% Fir Resin 25% Vetiver 20%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its smoky, woody character, combined with reports of moderate sillage, make it too strong for the office but ideal for intimate dates or formal evening events. The unique incense profile might be overpowering for casual daytime wear.

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About

Agarbathi opens with a sharp, peppery kick of Palo Santo and pink pepper, quickly giving way to a rich, resinous heart of frankincense and other incenses, softened by elusive jasmine and a creamy milk accord. The dry-down settles into a sophisticated blend of suede, grounding vetiver, and robust sandalwood, with hints of fir resin adding a cool, green edge. It’s woody, amber, and deeply atmospheric.

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