Penhaligon's 2017 EDP

M ££ Acquired

The Uncompromising Sohan

by Marie Salamagne

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Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Marie Salamagne. The Uncompromising Sohan opens with Rose, Pink Pepper, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Oud. Penhaligon's's The Uncompromising Sohan carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

An unapologetically opulent and spicy-oudy statement, The Uncompromising Sohan is for those who crave distinction and gravitas. It envelops you in a plush, mysterious aura that lingers with powerful presence and depth.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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The Uncompromising Sohan Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose36%
Saffron36%
Pink Pepper28%
Heartas listed
Labdanum55%
Vetiver45%
Baseas listed
Oud51%
Sandalwood49%

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 deep oud, resin, and spice character make this a natural fit for cold weather and crisp autumn air, providing warmth and opulence. It can be striking in spring's chill but feels too dense and heavy for summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold spicy-oudy signature is most at home at formal events and sophisticated evenings, or for making an impression on a date. The richness and projection are too assertive for office or sports settings.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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 Uncompromising Sohan opens with a luxurious rush of saffron and rose, their spiced velvet soon deepening into a heart of smoky labdanum and earthy vetiver. At its base, Laotian oud and sandalwood unfurl with animalic civet, creating a plush, resinous tapestry that feels both regal and enigmatic. Rich, spicy, and unapologetically bold, this Penhaligon's creation cloaks the wearer in a mysterious warmth, leaving a memorable and sophisticated trail.

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