Penhaligon's 2024 EDP

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The Dandy

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Penhaligon's The Dandy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. The Dandy opens with Citron, Bergamot, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Oak, Whisky, and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Clearwood and Patchouli. Penhaligon's's The Dandy carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

The Dandy is a sophisticated, whiskey-soaked woody fragrance that exudes confident elegance and vintage charm. Its rich, boozy heart and velvet woods create a uniquely magnetic signature that stands out in any crowd.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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The Dandy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The Dandy's rich woody and whiskey facets are best suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its vibrant fruity top notes provide a lift that can work in spring, but its warmth is too dense for most summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold, opulent character and boozy warmth make it perfect for formal evenings or date nights. Its sillage and richness are too assertive for office or sporty settings but can add flair to upscale casual wear.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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 Dandy Eau de Parfum by Penhaligon's wraps you in a warm haze of aged whiskey, oak, and patchouli, layered with juicy raspberry and the zesty bite of bergamot. The opening sparkles with bright citrus and fruit, but quickly deepens into a plush, smoky heart of whiskey and wood. Smooth cedar and Clearwood add texture and lift, while Ambrox gives a modern, ambery glow. The overall effect is plush and mysterious, evoking the glamour of art deco nights and velvet-draped lounges, perfect for those who favor bold, opulent scents with a refined edge.

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