Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

Luxferity, 18.12.2025

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The Cut by Penhaligon’s — A Scent Where Heritage Meets Sartorial Innovation

Penhaligon’s, the venerated British fragrance house synonymous with olfactory craftsmanship, has unveiled The Cut, a new eau de parfum that encapsulates the spirit of London’s iconic Savile Row. Born from the imagination of legendary perfumer Paul Guerlain — whose name graces centuries of perfumery excellence — The Cut stands as a bold, sophisticated contemporary fougère that elevates historic fragrance tradition into the now.

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

“A fragrance that honours the elegance of the past while forging its own modern identity.” — Luxferity Editorial Insight

Penhaligon’s The Cut opens with a lively rush of mint and basil, a refreshingly spirited introduction that echoes the crisp precision of a Savile Row tailor’s cut cloth. This invigorating start evolves into deeper, earthy sophistication through the grounding strength of cypress, while a trail of fir balsam brings wood-infused warmth — a nod to refinement that resonates with today’s luxury perfume connoisseur.

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

This fragrance extends Penhaligon’s storied narrative — a heritage rooted in Victorian London’s olfactory artistry — into a modern cadence of innovation and creativity.

A Fougere Reimagined — Classic Notes, Modern Signature
  • Top Notes: Mint & Basil — vibrant, fresh, invigorating
  • Heart Notes: Cypress — earthy and refined
  • Base Notes: Fir Balsam — warm, woody, sensuous

This composition bridges tradition and modernity, much like the way couturiers like Kilian Paris reinterpret classic fragrance forms into contemporary icons.

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

Savile Row Meets Fragrance: Craftsmanship in Every Drop

Penhaligon’s pays homage to Savile Row’s sartorial mastery with The Cut — a fragrance that parallels bespoke tailoring in olfactory form. Each note is stitched with precision, and every nuance reflects the tradition of meticulous craftsmanship that defines both perfumery and couture.

Just as Acqua di Parma’s Luce di Rosa celebrates Italian workmanship, blending citrus with rose and woody depth, The Cut embodies a British narrative — rooted in history yet refined for the future.

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

“The Cut is a fragrance for the discerning individual who appreciates both legacy and innovation.”

The Intersection of Fragrance and High Fashion

With The Cut launching ahead of London Fashion Week, it positions itself at the confluence of fragrance and couture — a symbolic bridge between two pinnacle luxury worlds. From the precision of Savile Row tailoring to the sensorial architecture of olfaction, Penhaligon’s crafts a scent that is both wearable and aspirational.

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

Availability:
The Cut is available in Penhaligon’s global boutiques and via penhaligons.com.

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance

Penhaligon’s The Cut: Savile Row’s Modern Fougère Of Elegance