The Omniscient Mr Thompson
“The Omniscient Mr Thompson by Penhaligon's is a fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a vanilla, iris composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2023, The Omniscient Mr Thompson by Penhaligon's is a fragrance that marries aromatic and woody notes with a subtle touch of spiciness. Perfumer Fanny Bal has crafted this scent to evoke a sense of sophistication and depth. It opens with elemi and pink pepper, creating an initial freshness that gives way to the powdery heart of orris and geranium. The base note of vanilla and oak adds warmth and complexity, grounding the composition in earthy undertones.
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Application Tips
This fragrance develops gradually on the skin, so applying it 30 minutes before you need to step out can help capture its full depth. It reads better close to the skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for intimate settings.
Fanny Bal
Founding perfumer · 68 fragrances
Fanny Bal is a force of nature. As Dominique Ropion’s apprentice, she has access to the finest raw materials in the industry and some of its best-kept secrets; and yet, she is constantly surprising her seniors, first at ISIPCA, then at IFF, with her own independent initiatives and rigorous experimentation, both testaments to her flourishing talent. She has shown everyone, including Frédéric Malle, that she is a young perfumer to be reckoned with. Dominique Ropion has said of his pupil that, “curious, tenacious and bold” in both her approach to perfume and as a person, Fanny Bal possesses “all the best qualities to become a great perfumer”.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather-bound book — where the scent of vanilla and wood interweave with the subtle warmth of powdery notes.
Fig. 01 — The Omniscient Mr Thompson, Penhaligon's
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