Penhaligon's 2004 EDC

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Douro

by Michael Pickthall

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Penhaligon's Douro is a Cologne launched in 2004, created by Michael Pickthall. Douro opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Lime, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Neroli and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Labdanum. Penhaligon's's Douro carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Douro is a timeless, classy cologne for the self-assured gentleman, blending classic barbershop freshness with surprising depth. It's often misunderstood on first sniff, but its sophisticated drydown is pure old-school charm.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Douro Cologne 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal Sport

Its moderate sillage and classic, clean profile make it suitable for a range of settings. While fresh and versatile enough for casual day wear and even some summer sports, its elegance also suits formal occasions or a subtle date night, though its performance as an Eau de Cologne means reapplication might be needed.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with an exhilarating burst of zesty citrus, lemon, and lime, underpinned by basil and aromatic lavender, instantly invigorating the senses. As it settles, tender lily of the valley and neroli bring a clean, refined soapiness. The base reveals a distinguished blend of earthy oakmoss, warm sandalwood, musky labdanum, creating a smooth, enduring finish with a classic, green character.

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