Penhaligon's 2023 EDP

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Eau de Audacity

by Dominique Ropion

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Penhaligon's Eau de Audacity is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Dominique Ropion. Eau de Audacity opens with Orange Blossom, Pepper, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Rose, Saffron, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Penhaligon's's Eau de Audacity carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Eau de Audacity Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Eau de Audacity envelops the senses with a plush, creamy vanilla and smoky resinous heart, brightened by a flash of orange blossom and black pepper. As it develops, saffron and rose add aromatic lift while leather and ambergris ground the scent with animalic depth and suave warmth. The effect is a dramatic but polished interplay of sweetness, spice and smoke, with Penhaligon's trademark refined touch. This unisex fragrance is both audacious and elegant, a bold statement for modern wearers craving both comfort and edge.

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