Penhaligon's · 2016
Roaring Radcliff
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
smoky rum, tobacco, and gingerbread warmth
Scent Notes
Gourmand
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About This Perfume
Roaring Radcliff by Penhaligon's is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Roaring Radcliff was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey. Top notes are Rum, Bergamot and Tarragon; middle notes are Tobacco, Ginger and Rose; base notes are Honey, Beeswax, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood. Penhaligon's: "Being secretly the son of Lord George and Clandestine Clara certainly explains Radcliff’s weakness for the flesh, but his illegitimacy may have its advantages. Unburdened by title or propriety, Radcliff indulges in fast cars and even faster women - his raison d’être parties and provocation. A prominent note with Roaring Radcliff is of course tobacco - strong, smoky and distinctive to his set. He also always carries with him gingerbread - adding its sweet spiciness to his father’s love of liquor - in Rutherford’s rum. Sexy and rebellious - what well-bred girl would not succumb to his charm? As he is wont to whisper in their inclining ears… The night is young…" The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey. Top notes are bergamot, tarragon and rum; middle notes are ginger, rose and tobacco; base notes are amberwood, beeswax, cinnamon, honey, leather and tonka bean. Available as a 75 ml EDP.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Penhaligon's is an English niche perfumery founded in 1870, best known today for the Portraits line, narrative-heavy scents named after a fictional family, plus the Halfeti, Babylon and traditional Trade Routes ranges. Scendira lists 48 live Penhaligon's perfumes, avg 3., priced $45-$350 (avg $227.41). The catalogue is unisex-heavy (25 unisex, 12 masculine, 9 feminine). Top families are Fresh (18), Gourmand (9), Woody (5), Floral (5) and Warm & Amber (5), with accord signature Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Fresh, Floral. Standout live picks include The Blazing Mr Sam (spiced incense, smoky woods, warm tobacco), The Manoeuvres of the Baroness (powdery cream and orange blossom on soft sandalwood), Changing Constance (salted caramel tea, cardamom warmth, vanilla smoke), Babylon (smoky spiced wood, sweet vanilla haze), and Halfeti Leather (smoky leather satchel, plum and warm spices).
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