The Ruthless Countess Dorothea by Penhaligon's bottle

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea by Penhaligon's bottle
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The Ruthless Countess Dorothea

Launched 2017 Feminine
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Description

The story behind this fragrance

The Ruthless Countess Dorothea opens with a sharp, almost medicinal bite—Chinese cinnamon wood mingles with bergamot's bright citrus and ginger's peppery heat. As it settles, the composition becomes more intoxicating: mate's herbaceous warmth surfaces alongside beeswax's honeyed, waxy texture and clary sage's earthy restraint. The base dries down to something almost wine-stained, where white wine's tannic edge threads through soft cashmeran and creeping vanilla, leaving a lingering sense of refined, slightly dangerous composure.

The Composition

A symphony of notes that unfold over time

TOP NOTES

First impression · 15–30 minutes

Chinese Cinnamon Wood
Bergamot
Ginger

HEART NOTES

The soul · 2–4 hours

Mate
Beeswax
Clary Sage

BASE NOTES

The lasting impression · 4+ hours

White Wine
Cashmeran
Vanilla

Perfect For

💼 Office🗓️ Daily🌃 Evening🎉 Party🍷 Date Night🛋️ Casual🏃 Sport🌳 Outdoor✈️ Travel

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