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The Blazing Mister Sam by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Penhaligon's· 2018

The Blazing Mister Sam

8.1383Typically ~$200

Opens on cardamom, settles into a vanilla-spicy base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicySweetWoodyOrientalResinous

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Cinnamon

Heart notes

Saffron Black pepper Cumin

Base notes

Vanilla Tobacco Cedarwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

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95%

Spring

49%

Summer

30%

Fall

100%

Day

65%

Night

100%

Where

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62%

Casual

79%

Date

100%

Club

73%

Formal

79%

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Sport

21%