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Penhaligon's · Sold as masculine
The Tragedy of Lord George
A library where warm spices mingle with the scent of old books, enveloping you in a cocoon of cozy sophistication.
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The Tragedy of Lord GeorgePremium · $100–250
58%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro Pour Homme Intense (2015) · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares brandy, amber and tonka bean8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Penhaligon's, The Tragedy of Lord George is an Oriental fragrance crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas. It opens with a warm spicy accord that gives way to rich vanilla and amber notes, creating a composition that reads as both comforting and complex. The woody base adds depth, grounding the sweet and spicy elements in a texture reminiscent of aged leather and dark woods.
Apply The Tragedy of Lord George lightly to avoid overwhelming its nuanced layers. It blooms gradually over time, so it’s best experienced close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — The Tragedy of Lord George, 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
The The Tragedy of Lord George line
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 9%.