Penhaligon's 2010 Edt

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Sartorial

by Bertrand Duchaufour

Penhaligon's Sartorial is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2010, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. The fragrance opens with Rainwater, Aldehydes, Ginger, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Beeswax, Lavender, and Leather, and dries down to a base of Myrrh, Honey, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Sartorial: Favourite

Elegant, urbane, and quietly confident, Sartorial is a modern fougere that evokes the ritual of fine tailoring with a cool aldehydic edge and nuanced green-leather heart. Understated yet distinctive for the thoughtful gentleman.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Subtle
Sartorial Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 9%
Fruity 0%
Green 8%
Sweet 18%
Warm 19%
Woody 11%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 19%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
90%
Fougere
85%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Green
70%
Leather
55%

Notes

Top Notes

Mineral 15% Aldehydes 14% Cardamom 12% Rainwater 12% Pepper 12% Violet Leaf 12% Ginger 12% Neroli 11%

Heart Notes

Beeswax 35% Lavender 35% Leather 31%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 10% Honey 10% Woody 9% Patchouli 9% Tonka Bean 9% Amber 9% Vanilla 9% Musk 9% Myrrh 9% Cedar 9% Balsam 8%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Sartorial's aromatic, green, and spicy profile shines in spring and fall when its aldehydic freshness and fougere warmth feel most natural. It is less suited to the high heat of summer or the depths of winter, where its moderate projection and powdery-leather heart do not cut through extreme temperatures.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Sartorial balances refinement and subtlety, making it ideal for office wear and casual sophistication. Its moderate boldness and vintage tailoring vibe suit formal occasions but lack the high energy for sporty settings.

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About

Sartorial opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes and violet leaf, conjuring the clean snap of freshly pressed linen and the subtle intrigue of a bespoke tailor's workshop. Lavender, beeswax, and leather evoke the polished atmosphere of Savile Row, while oakmoss, patchouli, and musky woods create a powdery, quietly assertive base. The result is a sophisticated blend of classic fougere structure and contemporary freshness, weaving green, spicy, and aromatic threads into a fragrance as refined as a tailored suit.

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