Penhaligon's 1910 EDP

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Cornubia

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Penhaligon's Cornubia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1910. Cornubia opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Freesia, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Penhaligon's's Cornubia carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive old-school charmer that leans heavily into powdery white florals. For some, it's a nostalgic journey to grand opera houses of a bygone era; for others, it's simply 'grandma's perfume'. Test before you buy, it's not for everyone.
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Cornubia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli39%
Freesia31%
Mandarin30%
Heartas listed
Heliotrope42%
Orange Blossom33%
Jasmine25%
Baseas listed
Amber32%
Vanilla25%
Woody Notes21%
Musk21%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and old-world formality make it a poor fit for the office or casual wear. Cornubia truly shines in formal settings or on a sophisticated date night, where its richness can be appreciated without overwhelming.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Cornubia unfurls with a bright citrus kick of neroli and mandarin, quickly giving way to an opulently powdery bouquet of white florals, predominantly jasmine and orange blossom, warmed by the almond-like sweetness of heliotrope. The base settles into a rich, ambered vanilla with soft woody musk, creating a dense, velvet-like texture that evokes a sense of vintage glamour.

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