Penhaligon's 2015 Edp

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Ninevah

Penhaligon's Ninevah is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. The fragrance settles into a heart of Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Benzoin.

Our verdict on Ninevah: Acquired

This discontinued Penhaligon's creation is a sweet, cosy gourmand that's mourned by its loyal fans for its comforting cotton candy and spicy charm, though some find it a bit too fleeting and not entirely unique.
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  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Romantic
Ninevah Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 4%
Fruity 22%
Green 0%
Sweet 61%
Warm 21%
Woody 3%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 3%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Fruity
70%
Gourmand
62%
Vanilla
60%
Warm Spicy
50%

Notes

Heart Notes

Candy Apple 20% Vanilla 16% Cotton Candy 15% Raspberry 15% Benzoin 14% Cinnamon 11% Musk 10%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet gourmand profile and reported moderate sillage make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual outings. It's too playful and potentially distracting for office wear and not a good fit for formal events or sport, where something fresher or more sophisticated would be preferred.

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About

Ninevah opens with a blast of spun sugar, a soft, fluffy cotton candy essence that's quickly joined by the juicy tartness of candy apple and raspberry. As it settles, warm spices of cinnamon emerge, softened by a creamy vanilla and benzoin, adding a comforting, almost marshmallow-like depth. A hint of musk keeps it from becoming cloyingly sweet, grounding the sugary delight.

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