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The Tragedy of Lord George (EDP)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

The Tragedy of Lord George EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$140 – $410

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Alberto Morillas

"The Tragedy of Lord George EDP is a woody-ambery masculine fragrance from Penhaligon's Portraits line, released in 2016. Search results consistently confirm its market existence as an eau de parfum and place it among the earliest Portraits releases. Its character is widely described as a refined blend of boozy brandy or rum facets, shaving-soap cleanliness, tonka sweetness, and smooth amber-woody warmth. The scent is often perceived as polished, aristocratic, and distinctly British in mood, with a barbershop-adjacent elegance beneath the sweeter amber-tonka structure. Reviews suggest that its appeal lies more in texture, atmosphere, and presentation than in note complexity. It is also frequently discussed for its luxurious bottle design and premium pricing, both of which have become central to its identity."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Warm
Confident
Mysterious

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Cocktail Party

Fun Facts

It is part of Penhaligon's Portraits collection, famous for decorative animal-head caps; Lord George's bottle features a stag head.

Multiple review sources attribute the fragrance to Alberto Morillas, one of the most recognizable perfumers in modern fragrance.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
SpicySweetWoodyPowderyFreshResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

brandy
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

soap
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

tonka bean
amber
woody notes

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User and editorial commentary consistently describes this version as a suave, boozy-amber fragrance with a distinctive shaving-soap character over tonka and woods. The opening brandy/rum nuance is often said to be brief, with the scent quickly settling into a smooth, clean, sweet, barbershop-like amber accord. Reviewers generally praise the elegant, aristocratic vibe and beautiful presentation, while criticism most often targets the high retail price and relatively restrained projection. Performance is usually reported as moderate, with wear around the mid-range rather than powerhouse longevity.”

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