Much Ado About The Duke
Much Ado About The Duke by Penhaligon's is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2018 in the niche price tier. It opens with nutmeg and coriander, moves into tobacco and leather and dries down to amber, patchouli and vanilla. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Heart
- Tobacco Sweet, dried and honeyed. Nothing like a cigarette.
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
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