Penhaligon'sPortraits Clandestine Clara Eau De Parfum - 75 ml

This is the first Penhaligon’s fragrance purchase I have made and boy does Clandestine Clara set the bar high for future scents that I may buy from this house! First, the packaging and presentation is absolutely stunning. A literal work of art! Second, the fragrance touched every senatorial happy spot in my brain. Spicy, smoky, sweet, deep, woody, sexy and rich... and it lasts on the skin for hours taking me through all the twists and turns of the development of Clara. Third, I was able to buy at a bit of a discount from retail price. If you love gourmand fragrances that offer a smoky, boozy, spicy, sweet scent, this is your girl!!!

This is a birthday gift I gave to a friend. Last year, I gave them Fox (which has a super nice rose note), but this year I chose "Peacock," and it was a total failure—a waste of money.