Penhaligon's Mr Thompson

Penhaligon's Mr Thompson is an aromatic woody vanilla with lavender, elemi, pink pepper, orris, geranium, sesame and oak.

Profile: Vanilla iris aromatic / woody.

Notes: Lavender, elemi, pink pepper; orris, black pepper, geranium; vanilla, sesame, oak.

Evolution: lavender, elemi and pink pepper → orris, black pepper and geranium → vanilla, sesame and oak.

Best for: For the person with dry wit and understated habits: a country hotel, polished oak, a good book and conversation that never needs to get loud. Orris, vanilla and sesame feel composed rather than dessert-like; lovers of bold contrasts may consider its powdery aromatic manners overly reserved.

Origin: United Kingdom.

Longevity: 7–9 hours.