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The Inimitable William Penhaligon (EDP)

2020

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Versions Timeline

2020

The Inimitable William Penhaligon (Original Release)

Price Range
$360 – $400

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Alberto Morillas

"The Inimitable William Penhaligon is a polished woody-amber Eau de Parfum introduced in 2020 as a tribute to the house's founder. Its structure opens with bright bergamot and jasmine before moving into a dry, aromatic heart of vetiver, cedar, and incense. Sandalwood and ambroxan create a smooth, modern base with a gently warm and enveloping character. The overall impression is clean, refined, masculine, and softly barbershop-leaning rather than aggressively loud. Its balance of freshness, woods, and ambered warmth makes it versatile for daytime wear and cooler conditions. The composition is designed as an elegant contemporary interpretation of classic British fragrance style."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Confident
Calm
Luxurious

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Formal
Dinner
Date

Fun Facts

The fragrance is named after William Penhaligon, the founder of the Penhaligon's house.

The composition was created by Alberto Morillas.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFloralFreshWoodySmokyEarthySyntheticCreamySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

bergamot
jasmine
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

vetiver
cedar
incense
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sandalwood
ambroxan

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Commonly described as clean, polished, woody-ambery, and slightly barbershop-like. Wearers often praise its refined structure, bright bergamot opening, incense-tinged woods, and smooth sandalwood-ambroxan drydown. Performance is generally regarded as moderate, with versatile daytime and cool-weather appeal.”

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