Lady Vengeance opens with a quick, citrusy flash of bergamot alongside a cool whisper of lavender — a brief, almost deceptively gentle introduction before the real statement begins. Within minutes, th...
Performance is one of the most consistently praised aspects — wearers report good longevity and a sillage that projects noticeably without becoming aggressive once it settles into the skin.
The patchouli is frequently called out as a selling point rather than a compromise: it skews earthier and more traditional than the stripped-back, clean patchouli common in contemporary fragrances, which enthusiasts consider a deliberate and interesting creative choice.
Lady Vengeance is often recommended alongside niche rose-musk fragrances from houses like Ormonde Jayne and Penhaligon's, suggesting the fragrance community sees it as sitting comfortably in niche territory rather than designer.
Fall and cooler seasons are the near-universal recommendation for wear — the depth of the rose and the earthiness of the patchouli base feel more at home in autumn than in summer heat.
There's a small but vocal contingent who find it too intense or too "vintage" in feel, though the majority position is that this quality is exactly what makes it worthwhile.
