The Inimitable William Penhaligon
meets Vetiver Oriental.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Vetiver · Sandalwood
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Penhaligon's The Inimitable William PenhaligonConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Serge Lutens Vetiver OrientalConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United Kingdom | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2020 | 2004 |
| Leading accords | woody · aromatic · amber | woody · earthy · amber |
| Notes unique to this record | Bergamot, Jasmine, Cedar, Incense, Ambroxan | Dark Chocolate, Amber, Oakmoss, Iris, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.18 · 513 votes | 3.22 · 525 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.05 · 512 votes | 2.19 · 665 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
The Inimitable William Penhaligon
Eau de parfum · UK listing · 75 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphthalimide, Hexyl cinnamal, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Limonene, Isopropylphthalimide, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, CI 14700 (red 4), CI 42090 (blue 1), CI 19140 (yellow 5), CI 60730 (ext. violet 2).
Source: Penhaligon’s official UK product ingredient dialog · Checked 2026-09-22
Vetiver Oriental
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol, Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Benzyl benzoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 15985 (yellow 6), CI 14700 (red 4)
Source: Serge Lutens official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and earthy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.