Penhaligon's 1998 EDT

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Castile

by Olivier Cresp

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Penhaligon's Castile is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Olivier Cresp. Castile opens with Petitgrain and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Bergamot and Rose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Penhaligon's's Castile carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A gold standard for citrus cologne lovers - Castile is luminous, soapy, and dignified, radiating effortless cleanliness with a refined Mediterranean twist. Perfect for the office or anytime you crave pure, understated elegance.
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Castile Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange Blossom50%
Petitgrain50%
Heartas listed
Bergamot54%
Rose46%
Baseas listed
Musk55%
Woody Notes45%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Castile's sparkling citrus and neroli heart are perfect for spring and summer, delivering airy freshness that soothes in heat. Its light musk and woods give gentle structure but lack the weight for cold weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its discreet projection and soapy cleanliness make it ideal for office and casual wear, as well as post-exercise refreshment. Not suited for formal events, where richer, more opulent scents are preferred.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Castile Eau de Toilette opens with a dazzling burst of neroli and petitgrain, conjuring the crystalline light of a Mediterranean morning. The heart unfolds with creamy orange blossom and bergamot, accented by a whisper of rose for delicate floral lift. Musk and soft woods anchor the scent, lending gentle warmth and a soapy, silken finish. Invigorating yet serene, Castile is a masterclass in citrus refinement and British restraint.

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