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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea (EDP)

2017

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Versions Timeline

2017

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea (Original Release)

Price Range
$223 – $350

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

"The Ruthless Countess Dorothea is a warm, spicy gourmand with a refined tea-like dryness. Its opening combines bright bergamot and ginger with the deeper warmth of cinnamon. A heart of clary sage, beeswax, and mate gives the composition an herbal, honeyed character. Vanilla, cashmeran, and sherry form a smooth, softly boozy base with a creamy and comforting finish. The overall effect is often described as an elegant gingerbread-and-tea impression rather than a straightforward sugary gourmand. It is a distinctive Portraits composition with a cozy, sophisticated personality and relatively intimate projection."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry

Moods

Warm
Sophisticated
Confident
Calm
Confident

Occasions

Daily Use
Date
Dinner
Lounging
Formal

Fun Facts

The fragrance is presented in the Portraits collection's distinctive animal-head flacon style.

Its character is commonly associated with a refined gingerbread-and-tea impression.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusFreshSweetGreenCreamyGourmandWoodySynthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cinnamon
bergamot
red ginger
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

clary sage
beeswax
mate
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

cashmeran
vanilla
sherry

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A cozy, polished fragrance frequently characterized as an upscale gingerbread-and-tea composition. Ginger, citrus, and cinnamon create a lively opening, followed by honeyed beeswax, herbal mate, clary sage, vanilla, cashmeran, and a softly boozy sherry nuance. The herbal tea-like dryness helps keep the gourmand character balanced rather than excessively sweet. Wearers often find it sophisticated and comfortable, with projection that stays closer to the skin than room-filling.”

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