The Ruthless Countess Dorothea Perfume by Penhaligon's, Launched by penhaligon's in 2017, the ruthless countess dorothea is for the woman who knows and values herself. The perfume is a complex concoction of herbs and spices that draws in mesmerized admirers. Bergamot, cinnamon bark and red ginger are the spicy top notes that evoke warmth and spirit.