The Tragedy of Lord George Penhaligon's 2016

Asks the barber of the family head of Penhaligon's Portraits row the same. "Yes, as always William", I want to answer for the stag already, he seems to me in view of the meager notes listing after another Fougère without character. "No, not as always" improves me the gentleman, who gently smiling under his foam beard enthroned on the barber chair.

The Tragedy of Lord George is just no old-fashioned barbershop fragrance, as I had initially suspected, but incredibly portable and suitable for everyday use. Even for me as a "young man", which is still far from the gentleman age of his existence. But, the manners of a gentleman are timeless, so why not I thought.

The scent starts off very pleasantly with what it promises: an alcoholic brandy note. Not a brandy reminiscent of a filthy pub in feudal England, but a delicate, non-intrusive brandy that George could personally pour out to his guests. The brandy fades after a few initial minutes, however, making way for the soapy tonka show. Again, you don't buy a pig in a poke, though the soap is also incredibly beautiful and a little herbaceous. I sense a bit of lavender as well as woods, which are not listed but make the scent very "grounding" and woody, almost green, in the drydown. The whole spectacle lasts with me on the skin about 7-8 hours and projects moderate to good.

Conclusion: a great Fougère, which works casual as well as chic. The bottle may seem a bit cheesy, I think it's gorgeous. Should you be looking for an everyday Fougère and you find an offer around the 170 €, he is worth it all, but testing is always worth it. Certainly not the last of the portraits that move in with me, also Mr. Sam is really great

PS: my girlfriend says he smells like something noble from the stables, to interpret that is left to everyone themselves