Kensington Amber
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Kensington Amber vs. Herod
Is Kensington Amber better than Herod?
Herod rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CinnamonLabdanumVanilla
ambervanillawarm spicycinnamonwoodybalsamicsweetpowdery
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 Kensington Amber and Herod?
| Kensington Amber | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Kensington Amber and Herod smell?
Kensington Amber
Amber
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Balsamic
Citrus
Sweet
Herod
Tobacco
Vanilla
Amber
Cinnamon
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Kensington Amber and Herod share?
Top
Bergamot
CinnamonPepperPepperwood
Heart
Cinnamon
Tobacco LeafIncenseOsmanthusLabdanum
Base
BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanVanillaCedarwood
VanillaIso E SuperCedarWoody NotesPatchouliMuskVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Iso E SuperPepperwoodCedarWoody Notes
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
Vanilla
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon
CinnamonPepper
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Kensington Amber and Herod work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Kensington Amber or Herod?
| Kensington Amber | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Kensington Amber and Herod?
Some fragrances want to fill the room. Kensington Amber would rather sit beside you. That's not a flaw, it's the whole point. The quiet confidence of old money.Kensington Amber
Some fragrances suggest. Herod insists. The tobacco-vanilla base isn't subtle, it's the whole argument, and it wins. Sweet enough to pull people in, structured enough to keep them at a distance.Herod
The hunt
Where to buy Kensington Amber and Herod
| Kensington Amber | Herod | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | — | $239.36ecosmetics |
| 4.2 oz | — | $366.29ecosmetics |
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