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Yves Saint Laurent Nu vs Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon
Nu is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
CardamomBergamot
Heart
Black PepperIncenseOrchidJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskFrankincense
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Fresh spicy
70%
Woody
69%
Aromatic
68%
Amber
57%
Powdery
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Nu by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Nu was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Pepper, Incense, Orchid and Jasmine; base notes are Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Frankincense.
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Notes
Top
BergamotJasmine
Heart
VetiverCedarIncense
Base
SandalwoodAmbroxan
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
58%
Amber
57%
Powdery
50%
Warm spicy
47%
Earthy
46%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
The Inimitable William Penhaligon by Penhaligon's is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. The Inimitable William Penhaligon was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot and Jasmine; middle notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Incense; base notes are Sandalwood and Ambroxan. When MrPenhaligonfirst made cologne (for royals and nobility,) he had set upin Mayfair, (the centre of Old-World civility).Our Dear Queen Victoria, and theShah of Persia soon wore his scent, and the request for a Royal Warrant hadswift regal consent. This was 1870, and the world was discovering what wouldone day be his legacy. The above is all true.Majestic and chic. Like a good friend, stimulating and comforting in equalmeasure. Like great art and music, uplifting. Composed in expert, meticulousdetail, but with strong, confident brush strokes - WilliamPenhaligońs ownscent. Beyond distinguished. A timeless classic, since 2020. Created with Vetiver, oneof perfumery ́s master ingredients. Earthy, warm and fresh. Woven inside anOriental structure, one of perfumery ́s mistresses of sophistication.
Notes in Common
42% sharedShared (5)
BergamotIncenseJasmineSandalwoodVetiver
Only in Nu
CardamomBlack PepperOrchidMuskFrankincense
Only in The Inimitable William Penhaligon
CedarAmbroxan
Rating
4.28vs4.01
Ratings
2,033vs1,143
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2001vs2020
Which should I buy?
Nu is the community's favourite of the two.
- Nu is rated higher by the community: 4.28 from 2,033 ratings, against 4.01 from 1,143.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Nu and "moderate" for The Inimitable William Penhaligon.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Nu versus "moderate" for The Inimitable William Penhaligon.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Nu if you want the higher-rated option; pick The Inimitable William Penhaligon if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.