Penhaligon's 2003 EDT

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Endymion

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Penhaligon's Endymion is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003. Endymion opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lavender, and Sage, settles into a heart of Geranium and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Penhaligon's's Endymion carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A quietly sophisticated aromatic blend, Endymion balances lavender, coffee and leather for an understated yet memorable signature. Effortlessly refined without shouting for attention.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Fresh
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Endymion Eau de Toilette 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
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The aromatic and fresh spicy character with citrus and lavender make Endymion ideal for spring and fall, but its warm spicy undertones and subtle sweetness allow it to work in mild winter. It may feel a bit rich for hot summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Endymion's moderate projection and refined aromatic profile make it safe for the office and versatile for casual and date settings. Its understated elegance can work for formal occasions, but it is not suited for sporty or highly active environments.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Endymion Eau de Toilette opens with a brisk, aromatic rush of lavender and bergamot, dusted with sage and a hint of tart mandarin. A heart of smooth coffee and green geranium gives way to a warm, spicy base layered with supple leather, cardamom, sandalwood and resinous undertones. The overall effect is elegant and calming, with a gentle projection that lingers close to the skin, perfect for those who appreciate timeless British refinement with a modern, spicy twist.

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