The smell in short
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange. The heart brings petitgrain. On the skin it settles into patchouli. Overall it smells citrus and green.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Penhaligon's Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew EDP in detail
Penhaligon's is the house behind Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €358, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Versace Eros and Bvlgari Aqua.
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Is Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by green and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and green smells and notes like petitgrain and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Versace Eros and Xerjoff Xj Renaissance last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Perfumes that smell like Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew
These perfumes have a close smell: Versace Eros (2 shared notes), Xerjoff Xj Renaissance (2 shared notes), Bvlgari Aqua (3 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Burlington 1819 (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Xerjoff Xj Renaissance starts from €138.
Quick answers
When did Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can women wear Portraits The Impudent Cousin Matthew?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is it?
Medium: people near you can smell it.