Penhaligon's 2018 Edp

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Changing Constance

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou. The fragrance opens with Allspice and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Caramel and Salt, and dries down to a base of Cashmeran, Tobacco, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Changing Constance: Statement

A quietly opulent salted caramel and cardamom gourmand, plush and comforting without veering into sticky sweetness. Changing Constance is plush, intimate, and grown-up-delicious for those who crave a refined, skin-close treat but demand subtlety over bombast.
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
Changing Constance Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 1%
Fruity 0%
Green 2%
Sweet 39%
Warm 41%
Woody 8%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The deep caramel, warm spices, vanilla and powdery facets make this best for chilly autumn and winter, but the airy, non-cloying sweetness and soft sillage let it work well for transitional spring days too. It is too rich for most summer wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate projection and cozy sweetness make it ideal for dates and close encounters, and for casual wear when you want a plush, comforting aura. It is not formal or sporty, and its low sillage makes it less suited to office settings where longevity is necessary.

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About

Changing Constance Eau de Parfum is a sumptuously blended gourmand, opening with a bright flash of spicy cardamom and a twinkle of pimento, quickly melting into a heart of salted caramel that feels plush yet never cloying. Vanilla and cashmeran create a creamy, powdery base, subtly accented by smooth tobacco and a saline mineral touch. The effect is a cocoon of warmth and sophistication-a cashmere blanket scented with spicy-sweet caramel, softened woods, and a gentle musk. Though its sillage is intimate and longevity modest, the scent's elegant, comforting aura leaves a lasting impression for those lucky enough to be close.