The Inimitable William Penhaligon
“The Inimitable William Penhaligon by Penhaligon's is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, aromatic composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2020 by Penhaligon's, The Inimitable William Penhaligon is a fragrance that embodies the brand’s long-standing commitment to elegance and sophistication. Crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, it opens with bright bergamot and jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver, cedar, incense, sandalwood, and ambroxan. This composition balances aromatic freshness with warm spices and powdery woods, creating a scent that is both refined and inviting.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — this fragrance blooms over time. The aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting, while the warm base notes develop gradually, ensuring that the scent remains close to skin rather than projecting strongly into a room.
Alberto Morillas
Founding perfumer · 479 fragrances · Swiss
Alberto Morillas is a Spanish perfumer. He is a master perfumer at Swiss fragrance and flavor firm dsm-firmenich, where his notable creations have included Calvin Klein CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Marc Jacobs Daisy. He has an independent line called Mizensir.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an armchair in a well-appointed study, where notes of incense and vetiver blend with the warmth of sandalwood.
Fig. 01 — The Inimitable William Penhaligon, Penhaligon's
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