Penhaligon's 2009 Edp

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Amaranthine

by Bertrand Duchaufour

Penhaligon's Amaranthine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. The fragrance opens with Tea, Palm Leaf, Cardamom, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Milk, Sandalwood, Musk, and Tonka Bean.

Our verdict on Amaranthine: Statement

This discontinued gem is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Amaranthine embodies a unique, sensual warmth that's truly unforgettable. Expect a creamy, spicy jungle walk - providing your skin chemistry plays ball.
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  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Exotic
  • Confident
Amaranthine Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 28%
Fruity 1%
Green 13%
Sweet 28%
Warm 19%
Woody 7%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Green
97%
Floral
86%
Lactonic
77%
Yellow Floral
76%

Notes

Top Notes

Palm Leaf 26% Freesia 19% Cardamom 19% Tea 18% Coriander 18%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 23% Carnation 17% Jasmine 16% Clove 16% Orange Blossom 15% Rose 12%

Base Notes

Milk 28% Musk 19% Vanilla 18% Sandalwood 18% Tonka Bean 17%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and overtly sensual nature highlighted in many reviews, Amaranthine is best reserved for intimate date nights. It might be too divisive or distracting for office settings, and not casual enough for everyday wear.

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About

Amaranthine kicks off with an exotic green burst of palm leaf and tea, spiced up by cardamom and coriander. As it settles, a lush, creamy floral heart takes over, dominated by ylang-ylang, rose, and orange blossom, tinged with clove and carnation. The final act introduces a sensual base of warm milk and vanilla, underpinned by smooth sandalwood and musk, making for a uniquely humid and intoxicating dry-down.

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