Mandarin OrangeOpens with
PetitgrainHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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The Impudent Cousin Matthew
The spontaneous joy of a city street corner where laughter mingles with the scent of freshly squeezed orange juice and the earthy aroma of passing patches of greenery.
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The Impudent Cousin MatthewPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessF for Fascinating · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares mandarin orange and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Penhaligon's and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, The Impudent Cousin Matthew is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of youthful exuberance. It opens with a burst of Mandarin Orange, followed by Petitgrain, creating a vibrant and energetic top. As it settles into its base note of Patchouli, the composition takes on a grounded warmth, balancing the initial freshness with an earthy depth.
This fragrance blooms best with two sprays — the Mandarin Orange top note is bright but fleeting, while the Patchouli base gradually emerges over an hour. It's perfect for daytime wear when you want a scent that feels fresh and lively without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — The Impudent Cousin Matthew, Penhaligon's
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 9%.