Roaring Radcliff

Roaring Radcliff by Penhaligon's is the epitome of an enchanting Aromatic Spicy fragrance that has gracefully stood the test of time. This scent, over the years, maintains its allure and mystique, continuing to captivate with its timeless charm. Perfect for cool evenings and intimate moments, Roaring Radcliff envelops you in a rich, warm embrace without overwhelming sharpness or aggressive top notes. It's a fragrance that whispers of sophistication and confidence, making it the perfect choice for those who seek a well-crafted and alluring perfume. As you delve into the scent, you'll find yourself immersed in the intoxicating blend of rum, bergamot, and tarragon – a concoction that embodies the essence of refined indulgence. The fragrance unfolds like a carefully written novel, revealing layers of tobacco, ginger, and rose in its heart. It's a captivating journey from the first spray to the lingering base notes, leaving an unforgettable trail of honey, beeswax, cinnamon, tonka bean, amberwood, and leather. What sets Roaring Radcliff apart is not just its aromatic complexity but its distinctive presence. This fragrance possesses a unique character, quietly asserting its influence without being overly ostentatious. Unfortunately, its elusive nature has led to its discontinuation, adding a layer of exclusivity to its allure. It's a fragrance that not only withstands the test of time but remains a benchmark for sophisticated, mysterious scents. In a sea of fragrances, Radcliff by Penhaligon's stands as an original masterpiece, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to experience its enigmatic charm.

Really nice honyed cinnamon tobacco. In the opening I get the tarragon and citrus and the ginger gives it a bit of zing. I never really understood the TF tobacco vanille comparison but after my 3rd wearing I noticed a similarity after a few hours, but for the most part, it does it's own thing. I like honey tobacco fragrances like vintage Kilian B2B but what I appreciate here is they didn't make it so sickly sweet, so it's easier for me to tolerate the opening compared to the Kilian. The rum is very subdued here but not nearly as faint as the brandy used in Lord George. I guess heavy booze just isn't part of Penhaligon's ethos, although gin is noticeable for a little while in Much Ado about Duke. Overall a strong release and I plan to nab a bottle at some point. Leans masculine. ------------------------------------------------------ Scent 90/100 Performance 74/100 P.S. lots of fakes online

I am a woman who loves floral dresses and red lipsticks and kitten heels and I have no qualms in admitting that I love wearing this perfume. In fact, I bought Clandestine Clara, The Blazing Mr. Sam and Roaring Radcliffe all at once and this turned out to be the best of the lot. On my skin this is sweet - the cinnamon amazingly smooth with that honey. It makes me think of a delicious concoction I would love to drink. The ginger offsets the sweetness beautifully. Once it settles down I get a hint of tobacco, but not much. When I wear this I feel like I am wrapped in a warm comforting cardigan that I want to pull closer around me. If a man wore this, I’m sure I’d want to keep sniffing them, over and over again. Sillage is intimate, which makes it even sexier in my opinion. After all, who doesn’t want to smell good enough to eat?

I've had the luck of buying this beauty a few days ago in a town near by, here in Italy. I've had a sample from the blue juice version and it was very spicy and sweet from the honey, loved it..but when i bought a full bottle, i got the Brown juice one, and oh my god, this is something unbelievable, Tobacco Vanille ? Yes, but is much classier, elegant. A bit gourmandish, but a smidge, nothing close to a full gourmand. It's spicy, with much more tobacco (early on is very dry on me) the honey gives it a comfortable feeling that envelopes you and into the dry down. This smells like late fall-winter-christmass, ginger bread and tobacco. Simply amazing. I love when perfumes houses take a famous fragrance and tweak it, refine it and put their own spin on it. 9.5/10

Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford feels like a cigar that punches you in the throat, while this one is more like a thin, sweetened cigarette for ladies. Both share a tobacco note, but Roaring Radcliff is much sweeter and more refined. There's no soapiness from the beeswax, but it definitely has honey and leather. It reminds me of a bespoke leather watch strap I used only in winter, one that had absorbed some cigarette smoke back when I used to smoke. It's a very interesting and intriguing scent, the projection is not super strong though, Only you and someone sitting close to you can enjoy it for a few hours, and after that, you are forced to bury your nose into your skin to catch those sweet, smoky whiffs, I am not sure if that's a good or bad thing

A sweet honied tobacco that is slightly spicy and boozy with a hint of chocolate. This is compared to Tobacco Vanille, but I get more of a Boclet Tobacco vibe from this than a TV vibe, but I will admit that there is a bit of a TV vibe in this one. RR is a warm, rich and elegant scent with good projection and longevity on my skin. A very well blended scent. I can see this in any attire, ultra-casual, trendy casual or in a sports coat. Although this is marketed as unisex, I find it to be a bit more on the masculine side. If you like sweet tobacco scents, you should try a sample of this one.

My favorite fragrance. The dry down is soft but beautiful. I think this will be my signature scent. It is a sophisticated scent with a playful side. Scent off my skin and clothes is magical. I will respray just out of love for the scent. I cannot get enough of it. That warm gingerbread smell in the dry down is gorgeous. It wafts to the nose and I feel transformed. I cannot relate to comparisons to TF's TV. I cannot stand that scent. Yes, RR is on the expensive side but it's worth to me. 10/10 scent

This one starts very differently than Tobacco Vanille but the dry down on my skin is exactly the same. This is quite weird because the notes are not exactly the same, I guess honey gives the sweetness of vanilla, while tonka plays the role of cacao. Not sure why someone would prefer this to TV, maybe the price or the bottle could be a reason. It is very nice scent whatsoever. *This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.

Love this. It has citrus in the top but quickly leaves to become a soft, powdery tobacco with a hint of sweetness. The honey is not prominent. It's there but not in a sickening sweet way. This entire Portraits line reminds me of Histoiries de Parfums. That kind of soft, powdery base. Of those I've tried so far, this is my favorite. It is not boring, gourmand or boisterous. In the complete dry down there is serious musk or civet. Six hours later: like vintage Habanita had sex with Salome.

To me, this smells nothing like TV. This is an extremely smooth, fairly linear beeswax, honeyed tobacco with some vanilla to give it that sweet finish. Yes, it has tobacco and vanilla but I find this to be more of a honey and beeswax scent instead. The drydown is literal heaven, because it gets the nice body from the vanilla and it grounds the scent. I will probably have to get this sooner rather than later in case it actually is discontinued. Amazing stuff.

One of the finest frags in my collection, the smell is heavenly and yeah it's got similarities to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille in its dry down. A shame the incredible scent couldn't be matched by an equally incredible performance.. I wish this last longer. Edit: after few weeks of allowing this sit on my shelf, it's easily one of my favourite at the moment, the performance is not bad after all, 6 to 7 hours on my skin and lasts the whole day on clothes.

Love, love, love. Totally unisex. Sweet honey and smooth tobacco with warmth from the cinnamon and ginger, and a gorgeous depth from everything else. Everything combines to give a boozy feel, rum or cognac. Simply stunning. This will be worn a lot in the colder months and Christmas. Grab a bottle while you can. Edit 12 hours later and it’s still there as a skin scent.

This perfume is absolutely lovely. Fresh tobacco leaves, beeswax and honey and nice citrus there to balance it out. This is fragrance-wise a personal favourite, but the projection is non-existent on me and the scent quite literally disappears after about 30 minutes. For the price paid, I'd have expected better performance, a real shame.

Roaring Radcliff is a nice tobacco scent with a slightly gourmandish vibe, the beesway and honey combined with rum and tobacco makes it rather sweet but never cloying, i think it's a very nice scent but the price is rather high for a 75 ml bottle, and there are tobacco fragrances out there that projects and lasts way longer.

This has the similarities to TF tobacco vanille but its more of a smoother sweet version of it. Initially when I first sprayed it, I got a lot of rum but then quickly turned into a sweet honey/beeswax scent. Shorty after that the tobacco came in and made this quite mature. Varies in longevity 4-7hrs

Apt for older felines. Way overpriced for what it is. Very high quality, and deliciously blended, with a very cute bottle. Its a lil sickening if its hot outside, but the village is less powerful than one would expect. I love it tho... keep reaching for my wrist to sniff it

I bought full bottle after I sampled this in Rome airport and gosh what a nice scent. Very sophisticated, warm and classy. Beeswax and tobacco leaves dominate. Longevity 5-6 hours. Projection 2-3 hours. It's worth buying for those who like to smell elegant.

I’ve had 3 samples of this now and finally took the plunge and coughed up the expensive asking price. 100% amazing rich strong scent, not something I would wear daily but it does last all day and it does receive compliments. To date my favourite scent!

It's surprisingly pleasant. Not striking yet present at the right amount of gestalt. Honey, rum, tobacco and tonka played their part perfectly. Meanwhile a prominent creamy tone orchestrated all of them in such harmony. Great fragrance, really

Great lasting fragrance, with moderate projection. Sadly it is a discontinued fragrance as of December 2021. Smells of smokey honey, that has a warm touch from the spices and tobacco, followed by the sweetness of the honey and tonka beans