Penhaligon's 2018 Edp

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The Blazing Mister Sam

by Daphné Bugey

Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Daphné Bugey. The fragrance opens with Cinnamon and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cumin, Saffron, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, and Cedar.

Our verdict on The Blazing Mister Sam: Favourite

A swaggering, spicy-tobacco statement piece that exudes confidence and complexity. The Blazing Mister Sam is for those who want to stand out in a sea of bland designer masculines.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
The Blazing Mister Sam Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 1%
Fruity 1%
Green 3%
Sweet 21%
Warm 58%
Woody 15%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 6%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
80%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Aromatic
40%

Notes

Top Notes

Cinnamon 50% Cardamom 50%

Heart Notes

Pepper 36% Saffron 34% Cumin 30%

Base Notes

Tobacco 26% Vanilla 26% Cedar 24% Patchouli 23%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Best suited for fall and winter due to its strong warm spicy, tobacco, and woody facets, which thrive in cooler weather. Spring evenings work well, but its richness can overpower in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold spicy-tobacco character is compelling for dates and casual evenings, but the richness and projection can be distracting in office or sporty settings. Formal use is possible for those confident in distinctive niche scents.

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About

The Blazing Mister Sam ignites the senses with a decadent swirl of cardamom and cinnamon, quickly joined by a peppery heart laced with saffron and cumin. Deep, resinous tobacco and creamy vanilla fuse with rich cedar and earthy patchouli, creating a warm, spicy-woody tapestry that lingers with authority. The result is an unabashedly bold, sophisticated masculine scent - both luxurious and slightly provocative - that commands attention from the first spray to the last embers of its tobacco-vanilla base.

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