Penhaligon's 2022 EDP

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Legacy of Petra

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Penhaligon's Legacy of Petra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Legacy of Petra opens with Bergamot, Fennel, and Tea, settles into a heart of Licorice, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Penhaligon's's Legacy of Petra carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A quietly magnetic resinous-spicy oriental, Legacy of Petra seduces with its smooth liquorice and myrrh, offering Penhaligon's refinement for those who crave intrigue and warmth without bombast.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Confident
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Legacy of Petra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tea37%
Fennel35%
Bergamot28%
Heartas listed
Licorice27%
Myrrh27%
Frankincense25%
Rosemary20%
Baseas listed
Benzoin35%
Vanilla33%
Woody Notes31%

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
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Legacy of Petra's resinous warmth and spicy sweetness excel in cool to cold weather, especially autumn, while its depth and richness can also comfort on winter days. The spice and faint freshness from bergamot and tea allow use in early spring, but the opulence is less suited to hot summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and rich, spicy character work best for sophisticated dates, elegant evenings, or formal events. It can be worn casually by those who love orientals, but is too complex and enveloping for sporty or very informal settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Legacy of Petra transports you to ancient spice routes with its intoxicating blend of liquorice, fennel, and smoky myrrh. The opening strikes with aromatic fennel and citrus, quickly enveloped by swirling incense and resinous depths. Vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli add creamy woodiness, while the sweetness is measured, never cloying. This Penhaligon’s composition is sophisticated and mysterious, with an undercurrent of warmth that lingers like a desert breeze at dusk.

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