Penhaligon's 2023 Edp

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Eau de Audacity

by Dominique Ropion

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

Our verdict on Eau de Audacity: Favourite

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

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 17%
Fruity 0%
Green 2%
Sweet 21%
Warm 30%
Woody 8%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 22%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.