Black PepperOpens with
FrankincenseHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Penhaligon's · Sold as unisex
Eau de Audacity
The quiet intensity of an office where fresh spices mix with the warm embrace of leather-bound books, creating a moment of focused determination.
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Eau de AudacityPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessRifaaqat · PARIS CORNERBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Eau de Audacity by Penhaligon's, launched in 2023 and crafted by Dominique Ropion, is a bold fragrance that captures the essence of audacious confidence. The composition opens with black pepper and elemi, creating an invigorating spicy aroma that cuts through sweetness. This freshness gives way to the heart notes of orange blossom, frankincense, and saffron, which introduce warmth and complexity. The base notes of vanilla, leather, ambergris, and rose blend seamlessly to create a rich and sensual finish.
Apply two sprays to ensure the spicy top notes and rich base notes balance well. The fragrance develops fully within an hour and is best worn during cooler weather when its warmth feels most inviting.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Audacity, Penhaligon's
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
Designer Penhaligon's
More from the house · founded 1869 · United Kingdom
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 11%.