Penhaligon's 2017 Edp

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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

Penhaligon's The Ruthless Countess Dorothea is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. The fragrance opens with Ginger, Cinnamon, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Clary Sage, Beeswax, and Mate, and dries down to a base of Cashmeran, Vanilla, and White Wine.

Our verdict on The Ruthless Countess Dorothea: Favourite

A lush, spicy gourmand with aristocratic bearing - cinnamon and creamy vanilla swirl with brown sugar and a whisper of brandy, leaving a plush, nostalgic trail. For cold nights and unforgettable entrances.
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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 5%
Fruity 8%
Green 13%
Sweet 25%
Warm 27%
Woody 5%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Spicy
95%
Sweet
85%
Gourmand
75%
Lactonic
70%
Citrus
35%

Notes

Top Notes

Ginger 34% Cinnamon 34% Bergamot 32%

Heart Notes

Beeswax 35% Mate 35% Clary Sage 29%

Base Notes

White Wine 37% Vanilla 35% Cashmeran 29%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich cinnamon, creamy vanilla, and brown sugar make this ideal for cold weather, enveloping and comforting in fall and winter. Its sweetness and warmth may feel heavy in the summer heat but can transition into spring’s cooler days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Too enveloping and decadent for sport or most offices, but perfect for dates and elegant evenings out. Its creamy sweetness and spicy warmth suit intimate or formal occasions best.

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About

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea Eau de Parfum envelops you in a decadent cloud of cinnamon-infused cream, swirling with vanilla, brown sugar, and a subtle boozy edge. Opening with a spicy burst of red ginger and cinnamon, it soon settles into an opulent, almost dessert-like blend of whipped cream and vanilla, underpinned by powdery musks and a plush, resinous amber warmth. The scent is both comforting and regal, evoking the aura of a Victorian parlour filled with laughter and intrigue. This is an unapologetic, sophisticated gourmand for those who appreciate both tradition and indulgence.

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