WhiskeyOpens with
LeatherHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Penhaligon's · Sold as unisex
Tralala
A dimly lit library where the scent of aged books meets the subtle warmth of leather-bound tomes, with a hint of whiskey from an occasional sip.
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TralalaPremium · $100–250
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Penhaligon's, Tralala is a fragrance crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour that blends warm spicy and woody accords with the unexpected depth of whiskey and leather. The composition opens with aldehydes and saffron, giving way to a heart of violet and carnation, before settling into a base that marries vanilla, patchouli, and vetiver for a richly smoky finish. Tralala is neither traditionally masculine nor feminine, offering instead a unisex scent that feels both modern and lasting.
Tralala's smoky base notes take time to develop fully, so apply it in the morning for a fragrance that evolves throughout the day. The whiskey note is assertive but close to skin; avoid layering with other scents to let its distinctive character shine.
Fig. 01 — Tralala, Penhaligon's
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 19%.