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Lothair by Penhaligon's

Men Women 2014

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Lothair by Penhaligon's is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, this composition was created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. The top notes unfold with juniper, cardamom, fig leaves, bergamot, grapefruit, and red berries; the heart reveals fig tree, lavender, black tea, geranium, and magnolia; while the base notes settle on vanilla, woods, cedar, ambergris, musk, and…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 18%
  • Spring 31%
  • Summer 19%
  • Autumn 32%
  • Day 67%
  • Night 33%

Key notes

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961 votes

  • Positive 85%
  • Negative 7.2%
  • Neutral 7.5%
positive reviews 961 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterUnisex

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Leading answer I want it

2,920 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

1,038 votes

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Leading answer Day

491 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Lothair

Main accord woody Year 2014 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour

Lothair by Penhaligon’s is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, this composition was created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. The top notes unfold with juniper, cardamom, fig leaves, bergamot, grapefruit, and red berries; the heart reveals fig tree, lavender, black tea, geranium, and magnolia; while the base notes settle on vanilla, woods, cedar, ambergris, musk, and oakmoss.

Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Flowers Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

453 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

512 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

358 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

305 votes

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  1. Brutal evolution, I’ve never smelled anything like it. It awakens memories and emotions in a unique way. The ingredients are top-notch, smelling like pure luxury. For 100ml, it’s way cheaper than other niche brands, but it’s hard to find.

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  2. Brutal evolution, smells luxurious and evokes unique memories. Top-tier quality and for 100ml it’s cheaper than other niche brands, though it’s hard to find.

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  3. Exquisite aroma, otherworldly quality, and nobody smells quite like this. An absolute must-have in my collection.

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  4. I never wanted to try Penhaligon’s, but this year it was love at first sniff. I went straight for this instead of Jusbox Spring Dance.

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  5. Incredibly fresh green scent, like a real gin and tonic. The fig doesn’t get tiring and smells like cucumber. Brutal. With citrus, lavender, and wood, it’s super versatile for the office or events. Gives freshness and elegance, but not for extreme heat. Lasts a bit short but projects well; the price went up, but the experience balances it out. A wonder you have to own. Edit: for the price, it should last longer. Anyway, I wouldn’t buy it just based on price/perfume ratio.

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  6. Homeostasis

    Holy crap, this is amazing! Citrus and menthol opening, lots of round, tasty juniper. The heart reminds me of Roja’s Elysium, with a creaminess I think is sandalwood and fig. The longevity holds up and more than suffices for a Penhaligon’s. Nothing beats this for the office: versatile, wearable, and elegant. Ideal for spring/summer, but I’ll use it daily year-round as a signature. I’ve tried many, but this is my favorite. For me, it’s a 9/10.

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  7. I was never a fan of Penhaligon’s, but the salesperson showed me this and it was instant love… WOW! One of the most classy scents in the world. It’s like a clean shower with gin and tonic and cardamom vanilla. Smells like a spring field. There are many layers, including an undeclared note of fig milk that gives vegetal sweetness without being cloying. If you like fresh, clean, and green perfumes, try this. Bertrand is a genius.

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