Terrible Teddy by Penhaligon's

It’s simply a delicious, addictive scent. To my nose, it smells of sweet, smoky leather, like buying a new leather jacket or real leather boots. It’s that ‘new’ and sweetened scent of fresh leather on sofas or car seats. Ideal for winter, spring, and autumn. Very masculine and elegant. The problem is the outrageous price, but if you can grab it for under £180 like I did, don’t hesitate; it’s extremely delicious.

A very good fragrance overall. For me, the best in this Penhaligon’s series is The Inimitable William. I like Teddy, but… you can quite clearly hear Quentin Bisch’s signature, with the same base as Bois Imperial, B683, and Ganymede. That’s why I’d recommend that last one many times over, or even the value-for-money of Bois Imperial; they aren’t identical, but they share motifs. As I said, a good fragrance overall.

I need this perfume in my collection as soon as possible. For me, it doesn’t smell of leather or incense; it’s a rich, modern molecular blend with classic touches, masculine, powerful and seductive. It belongs to the Bois Imperial family; it’s not a clone or an inspiration, but of the same style; it’s no coincidence that the same perfumer created it. I can’t describe it better, molecular scents are like that, you have to try them. The only thing I catch are sensations of a man over 30, elegant, seductive and super attractive. Performance: excellent. I take comments about poor performance with a pair of tongs; there are many well-made fakes or noses that get saturated too quickly. To say it doesn’t last much, come on…

Alongside The Tragedy of Lord George, it is the best of the Portrait series by Penhaligon, although I like them all for their quality and good taste. Longevity is very good; it’s not a beast; Penhaligon doesn’t seek to overwhelm the neighbours. It easily lasts a working day. Moreover, Quentin Bisch created it, and from him, everything is top-notch.

Alongside The Tragedy of Lord George, it’s among the best in the Portrait series by Penhaligon’s, although I like all of them for their quality and good taste. Very good longevity; it’s not a beast, Penhaligon’s doesn’t aim to perfume the neighbours to the point of nausea. It easily lasts a working day. Besides, Quentin Bisch made it, and from him, the best.

Ultra-masculine, rich, deliciousooooooo but lasts a mere breath.

Impressive perfume. Ultra striking and masculine, a ‘must-have’ for lovers of fragrances with a predominance of leather. Risky and addictive. It’s a citrus, sweet combination where incense and animal leather stand out. It’s mystical and deep. In my opinion, its composition is very well balanced; I see it as suitable for those over 25, versatile, and acceptable in closed or open settings, intimate or festive, with regular sillage and longevity. A fragrance worth owning; the main drawback is the high cost; in Mexico it costs around $6,500 pesos, approximately $325 dollars.

The Terrible Teddy is spectacular! A powerful opening with personality that bursts forth thanks to a sophisticated incense that impacts the senses without being overwhelming, but with class. It takes you to a state where character and sobriety reign. In the heart, everything transforms: as if driving with a rhinoceros towards a new level. Under a narcotic leather mixed with that incense, you discover a deep dance where I already lay down my arms. That isn’t the end; it’s the gateway to the final Ambroxan, what a wonder! You’re already addicted. It seems to fade quickly, but with use I’ve proven otherwise; the clothes still hold the fragrance intact, perhaps for days. It fulfils its longevity process, although one becomes non-conformist and craves that power again. I humbly admit: addiction! to this sober conjunction with a rhinoceros head. It is one of my most effective allies.