The Dandy - Penhaligons | First Impression

Whisky from the barrel on the rocks. Toes start tap-tapping to a melody of raspberry and bergamot. Now for the bass line: ambrox, oak, cedarwood and smoke. Will you take another glass?
THE DANDY IS AN HOMAGE TO ENDLESS NIGHTS. VINTAGE WHISKY FROM THE OAK BARREL SWIMS ABOVE A FRUITY FINISH OF BERGAMOT AND RASPBERRY. A WOODY CELEBRATION BLENDED WITH MISCHIEF.

[@C.Y.-T88]

I'm curious about vra vra vroom and eau de audacity. I heard people saying the latter smells like babycat by ysl. Great review as always!

[@FragranceFiend]

Thanks so much CY!!! I still havnt gotten my nose on them yet as I’m contemplating between doing a blind first impression or full length review but I have heard positive things about them so far!

[@VeganChiefWarrior]

Oh btw.. grey cap fierce with the model isnt as good as the one u have ive confirmed this myself as i ordered black cap but got grey cap and then compared to my black cap sample, black cap is older version and smells richer in every way and smooth, grey version is harsh and almost synthetic, lighter and fresher but missing the depths and blend of the other. Some1 told me that the reason could be that the old bottles have had more time to sit.. so i guess now ill learn, ill notice if the synthetic harshness goes away and every note gets richer, i cant see it happening but maybe thats just how it goes, mines still good just a tad less

[@FragranceFiend]

Awesome hearing back from ya regarding that! It’s a shame such a terrific dna has beeen tarnished, maybe one day we’ll get it back. Treasuring my current bottles for now!!

[@VeganChiefWarrior]

So youve got to the point where your checking out all those random fragrances that no1 ever talks about that fill the sample sites? How do you compare the quality or should i ask how often do u come by a banger compared to the most popular ones? Ive just finally caught up on the mainstream releases myself finally.. omg the stress of fonding a new obsession and knowing you have to spend thousands on samples alone just to catch up was horrible for me 😂

[@FragranceFiend]

Haha great questions but I love doing more abstract reviews opposed to the stuff everyone else does 😆. Of course I have to do the occasional top seller but this month there’s been a lot of newness so it’s always interesting to see where perfume trends. + it’s easier to score new release samples for free at local retailers (usually if you ask kindly) 😇. I maybe only buy samples once every few months only if I’m extremely interested.