Penhaligon's 2021 EDP

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Constantinople

by Christophe Raynaud

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Penhaligon's Constantinople is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Christophe Raynaud. Constantinople opens with Lavender, Geranium, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Flint, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Penhaligon's's Constantinople carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A regal swirl of spice, powdery florals, and creamy woods, Constantinople is Penhaligon's at its most sophisticated and wearable. Warm, sweet, and quietly commanding.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Constantinople 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The spicy, sweet, and woody profile makes this scent ideal for cooler months and transitional weather. Its warmth and richness project best in fall and winter, but the floral heart keeps it wearable in spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Constantinople's moderate projection and elegant spicy-floral-vanilla character suit date nights and formal occasions, while its complexity may be too much for sporty or very casual daytime use.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Constantinople Eau de Parfum opens with a vibrant burst of pink pepper and aromatic lavender, ushering in a plush heart of geranium and iris that lends both floral lift and powdery depth. As it evolves, an opulent base of moss, patchouli, and pine settles beneath a generous veil of creamy vanilla. The result is a rich, warm, and slightly sweet scent with a velvety oriental character, evoking echoes of ancient palaces and silk-lined halls. Balanced yet distinctive, it radiates understated luxury and timeless sophistication.

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