Clandestine Clara
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Clandestine Clara vs. Plum in Cognac
Is Clandestine Clara better than Plum in Cognac?
Plum in Cognac projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
RumVanillaCinnamon
woodyamberrumwarm spicyvanillacinnamonbalsamicsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Clandestine Clara and Plum in Cognac?
| Clandestine Clara | Plum in Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sophie Labbé | Pascal Gaurin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Clandestine Clara and Plum in Cognac smell?
Clandestine Clara
Woody
Amber
Rum
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Patchouli
Powdery
Plum in Cognac
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Cinnamon
Rum
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Clandestine Clara and Plum in Cognac share?
Top
Rum
—Heart
AmberVanillaCinnamonWoody Notes
PlumRumCinnamonOsmanthusImmortelle
Base
PatchouliCypriolMyrrhTonka Bean
Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Clandestine Clara or Plum in Cognac?
| Clandestine Clara | Plum in Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Clandestine Clara and Plum in Cognac?
Some fragrances hint at bourbon, whiskey, rum. Clara? The bottle's already open. Dark VA and Cinnamon arrive together, but the rum is unapologetic, not sugared, which is exactly what makes it worth.Clandestine Clara
Plum in Cognac doesn't whisper. It arrives with weight, boozy, sweet, a little showy. But there's a reason people keep reaching for it: the plum-rum-cinnamon trio is that rare combination that smells.Plum in Cognac
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