Penhaligon's 2015 EDP

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Ninevah

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Penhaligon's Ninevah is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Ninevah opens with Candy Apple and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Raspberry and Cotton Candy, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Penhaligon's's Ninevah carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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
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Ninevah 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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

  • 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

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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