Penhaligon's 2025 EDP

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The Cut

Name: The Cut Eau de Parfum
Brand: Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's The Cut is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Paul Guerlain. The Cut opens with Clary Sage, Basil, and Peppermint, settles into a heart of Cypress, Lavender, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Penhaligon's's The Cut carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A kinetic green herbal blast, The Cut is a modern British fougere with a crisp, cooling edge and a sophisticated woody backbone. Effortlessly wearable yet distinctively natural.

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Peppermint37%

Clary Sage35%

Basil28%

Heartas listed

Canadian Fir Balsam38%

Lavender33%

Cypress29%

Baseas listed

Cedar52%

Vetiver48%

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 Summer

Also Works:

Fall

Vivid green and herbal notes with cooling peppermint make it ideal for spring and summer, while the resin and woods provide some warmth for early fall. The light, crisp freshness does not suit the coldest winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean yet distinctive green character is perfect for office and casual wear, with moderate projection and freshness that won't overwhelm. The herbal brightness is uplifting for sport and daytime, less ideal for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint

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

The Cut Eau de Parfum by Penhaligon's opens with a rush of peppermint and clary sage, delivering a brisk, green energy that feels like a spring morning after rain. Basil and lavender add an aromatic, slightly floral facet, while fir balsam, cypress, and woods conjure a walk through sun-dappled forests. The drydown is clean and resinous, blending cedar and vetiver for a subtle, lingering trail. Vibrant and naturalistic, The Cut balances herbal freshness with a tranquil woody core.

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