Penhaligon's 2009 EDP

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Amaranthine

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Penhaligon's Amaranthine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Amaranthine opens with Palm Leaf, Freesia, Cardamom, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Milk, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Penhaligon's's Amaranthine carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Exotic
  • Confident
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Amaranthine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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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