Acquired

Penhaligon's 2017 EDP

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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

Name: The Ruthless Countess Dorothea Eau de Parfum
Brand: Penhaligon's

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

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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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Spicy

95%

Sweet

85%

Gourmand

75%

Lactonic

70%

Citrus

35%

Powdery

30%

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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

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.