The Tragedy of Lord George
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- Authentic original perfume
- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
The Tragedy of Lord George by Penhaligon's is built around mood rather than a long list of named notes, the kind of scent that reads formal, a little brooding and unmistakably evening-wear. Unisex by design, it suits anyone drawn to something composed and quietly dramatic rather than loud or sweet. Voters keep it for autumn and winter, worn almost exclusively in the evening, which matches its reserved, after-dark character. The community's longevity vote leans toward long-lasting, and the sillage vote comes down clearly on the moderate side, so it stays present without filling a room. A 3ml decant is a fair way to spend a few evenings with The Tragedy of Lord George before deciding whether its restrained, wintry mood suits your own.
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The community verdict
The Tragedy of Lord George tends to project moderately, though some find it strong. Its staying power divides between moderate and long-lasting. It finds its place in autumn evenings, while winter and daytime work too; reach for it when you want presence without assuming it will carry far.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Brand
- Penhaligon's
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity267 votes
Most voted: 41%Long lasting
33%Moderate
Sillage224 votes
Most voted: 53%Moderate
30%Strong
Season187 votes
Most voted: 40%Autumn
37%Winter
Time of day163 votes
Most voted: 43%Evening
25%Daytime
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Longevity267 votes
- Very weak4%12 votes
- Weak13%35 votes
- Moderate33%88 votes
- Long lasting (Most voted)41%110 votes
- Eternal8%22 votes
Sillage224 votes
- Intimate13%28 votes
- Moderate (Most voted)53%118 votes
- Strong30%68 votes
- Enormous4%10 votes
Season187 votes
- Spring16%30 votes
- Summer6%12 votes
- Autumn (Most voted)40%75 votes
- Winter37%70 votes
Time of day163 votes
- Daytime25%40 votes
- Office11%18 votes
- Evening (Most voted)43%70 votes
- Night out21%35 votes
Which size is right for you?
Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
At 3 sprays a day.
Loved by 50,000+
Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.
Hand-decanted from the original bottle
Decanted by hand from authentic bottles, never diluted.
Wear it for days before you commit
Live with it at work, at night and at the weekend before you buy a full bottle.
Just like the full bottle
A fine-mist atomiser sprays like the original, so it opens, projects and lasts on your skin the way the full bottle does.
10ML vs a blind buy
What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.
Why 10ML?
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Authentic original perfume
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Smell it on your skin before you buy
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Try several scents for one bottle’s price
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Travel-ready atomiser
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No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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The house
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Penhaligon's goes back to 1870 in Britain, when William Henry Penhaligon, a barber from Cornwall, founded the house and later served as perfumer to the court of Queen Victoria. Today it pairs that history with playful, character-led scents, many named like people in a story. Warm spice runs through much of it: cardamom, saffron and black pepper over vanilla, amber, tobacco and sandalwood. Start with Halfeti, woody and spiced with an aromatic lift. Changing Constance is caramel and vanilla with a peppery glow, and The Blazing Mr Sam is tobacco and spice over woods. Empressa is the bright one, citrus and fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (41% of votes), and 49% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (53% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 6% of season votes.
Is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 37% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.
Is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 64% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 36% for daytime or the office.
Can I wear Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 11% of time-of-day votes go to the office.
Who makes Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George?
The Tragedy of Lord George is made by Penhaligon's.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George?
A 10ml decant of Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear at 3 sprays a day. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Penhaligon's perfumes can I try?
Besides Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George, 10ML has Halfeti, Changing Constance and The Blazing Mr Sam from Penhaligon's, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George decant is filled by hand from an original Penhaligon's bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.