Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George
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The Tragedy of Lord George by Penhaligon's is a unisex scent built on mood: formal, a little brooding and made for after dark. Alberto Morillas composed it from woodsy notes, brandy, amber and tonka bean. Together they read as warm wood and spirited amber with a soft vanilla sweetness beneath, composed and quietly dramatic rather than loud. Women and men alike tend to reach for it when they want something reserved. Voters keep it for autumn and winter and wear it almost exclusively in the evening, which suits its character. On longevity, the vote leans long-lasting; on sillage, voters settle clearly on moderate, so it makes itself known without taking over a room. Spend a few evenings with a 3ml decant to see whether its wintry mood is yours.
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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
- Topfirst impression
- Amber
- Brandy
- Tonka Bean
- Woodsy Notes
- Brand
- Penhaligon's
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Launched
- 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.
Main accordswoody, amber, vanilla, warm spicy, sweet
What you smell
First spray0–15 min
- Amber
- Brandy
- Tonka Bean
- Woodsy Notes
- Lasts
- 7–12 h
- Long lasting
- Sillage
- Moderate, 2 of 4
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 41%Long lasting
Sillage
Most voted: 53%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 40%Autumn
Time of day
Most voted: 43%Evening
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Longevity, 267 votes
- Very weak4%12 votes
- Weak13%35 votes
- Moderate33%88 votes
- Long lasting (Most voted)41%110 votes
- Eternal8%22 votes
Sillage, 224 votes
- Intimate13%28 votes
- Moderate (Most voted)53%118 votes
- Strong30%68 votes
- Enormous4%10 votes
Season, 187 votes
- Spring16%30 votes
- Summer6%12 votes
- Autumn (Most voted)40%75 votes
- Winter37%70 votes
Time of day, 163 votes
- Daytime25%40 votes
- Office11%18 votes
- Evening (Most voted)43%70 votes
- Night out21%35 votes
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Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
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Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
A warm, boozy woody scent. Brandy gives the opening a sweet, rounded glow, and woody notes sit beside it with a touch of amber. It reads as vanilla-tinged and cosy, with a spicy edge rather than a sharp one.
How it wears
The perfume community finds the trail moderate, though some say strong. Staying power splits between moderate and long-lasting.
When to wear it
Wearers pick autumn and winter, mostly in the evening, with daytime wear also working.
Who it suits
Suits men and women who like a warm, brandy-tinged wood with a hint of sweetness. It gives presence without a huge trail, so it works close up.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Guerlain Tabac Sahara: shares the woodsy notes and amber that give it a warm, dark feel
- Dior Bois d'Argent: shares the woodsy notes and amber behind its smooth, woody warmth
- Ralph Lauren Polo Red: shares the woodsy notes and amber in its spiced, woody frame
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George comes as 3ml for €12.51 (€4.17/ml), 10ml for €34.20 (€3.42/ml) and 30ml for €85.50 (€2.85/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George smell like?
Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George opens with Amber, Brandy, Tonka Bean and Woodsy Notes. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, amber, vanilla, warm spicy and sweet.
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. It was launched in 2016.
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. 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.
Is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George sweet?
A little. Brandy, vanilla and amber add a soft sweetness, but the woody and warm-spicy accords keep it from turning sugary.
Is Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George fresh or warm?
Warm. Woods, amber, brandy and vanilla make it a cosy scent, which fits the autumn and winter wearing seasons.
Where can I buy Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George as a decant?
At 10ML: Penhaligon's The Tragedy of Lord George comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €34.20 (€3.42/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
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.