Penhaligon's 2019 EDP

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The Impudent Cousin Matthew

by Alberto Morillas

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Penhaligon's The Impudent Cousin Matthew is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Alberto Morillas. The Impudent Cousin Matthew opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Penhaligon's's The Impudent Cousin Matthew carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A sparkling, mischievous citrus-green composition that brings Penhaligon's signature quirk to a crisp, modern masculine. Ideal for those who want their scent to whisper rather than shout.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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The Impudent Cousin Matthew Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Petitgrain100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Bright citrus and green notes make this ideal for spring and summer, where its effervescent freshness shines. Its subtle projection and light woody base are less suited to colder, heavy-wear months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its crisp, clean character and moderate projection make it perfect for office and casual wear, and it is uplifting for active or daytime occasions. The scent is too playful and airy to shine at formal events.

About

The Impudent Cousin Matthew bursts open with a dazzling mandarin orange, instantly lively and sunlit. Petitgrain and green leaves unfurl a mischievous, springlike freshness, while a light patchouli undercurrent lends subtle depth without ever turning heavy. The overall effect is bright, transparent, and effervescent - a citrus-green cologne with a British twist, blending youthful exuberance and understated refinement. Like a silk pocket square on a sharp suit, it feels irreverent but elegant.

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