House of EM5 2024

Texas

SpicyIndianMenEau de Parfum

Opens with a punch of Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg building through a warm, spicy heart of Cinnamon, Apple, Lavender, and Sage over a deep, resinous base of Tobacco, Amber, Vanilla, and Cedar.

The bloodline

The Blazing Mister SamPenhaligon'sModerate

This bottle carries the The Blazing Mister Sam DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

cardamomcedarambertobaccovanilla

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with The Blazing Mister Sam by Penhaligon's but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
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Texas bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmAromaticFreshSpicySweetBalsamicCitrusHerbal

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Texas is widely considered inspired by Mr. Sam, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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