Penhaligon's 2016 EDP

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Equinox Bloom

by Olivier Cresp

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Penhaligon's Equinox Bloom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Olivier Cresp. Equinox Bloom opens with Neroli, Violet Leaf, and Hydrangea, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Brown Sugar, Ambroxan, and Benzoin. Penhaligon's's Equinox Bloom carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, complex, and a touch peculiar, Equinox Bloom is either a sugared floral dream or a perplexing mess, depending on who you ask. It's an intriguing scent that dares to be different, earning both adoration and serious head-scratching.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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Equinox Bloom 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
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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and persistent longevity make it suitable for dates and casual outings where your scent leaves a pleasant trail. While some find it too potent, its balanced sweetness prevents it from being overly informal, allowing for some versatility.

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

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

Equinox Bloom opens with a green-tinged floral freshness of violet leaf and neroli, quickly ushering in a creamy, opulent heart of jasmine, frangipani, and orange blossom. This rich floral bouquet is then enveloped by a warm, almost gourmand sweetness of brown sugar and benzoin, all anchored by a soft, modern ambroxan hum. Imagine a sophisticated cream tea in a sun-drenched floral garden.

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