Penhaligon's 2015 Edp

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Ostara

by Bertrand Duchaufour

Penhaligon's Ostara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. The fragrance opens with Bergamot, Clementine, Pink Pepper, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Hawthorn, Cyclamen, Narcissus, and Hyacinth, and dries down to a base of Woody, Musk, Amber, and Styrax.

Our verdict on Ostara: Statement

This discontinued gem is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's spring in a bottle: a photorealistic, green, and waxy daffodil masterpiece. For others, it's a rancid, animalic mess, with notes of decaying flowers or even urine. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, it's a stunning, joyous creation.
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  • Energetic
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Unique
Ostara Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 27%
Fruity 3%
Green 16%
Sweet 23%
Warm 12%
Woody 9%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
100%
Floral
87%
Yellow Floral
81%
Fresh Spicy
61%
Amber
51%

Notes

Top Notes

Green 16% Violet Leaf 11% Aldehydes 11% Clementine 11% Juniper 11% Bergamot 10% Currant Blossom 10% Pink Pepper 10% Mint 10%

Heart Notes

Narcissus 20% Hyacinth 16% Beeswax 14% Ylang-Ylang 14% Wisteria 13% Hawthorn 12% Cyclamen 11%

Base Notes

Vanilla 18% Benzoin 18% Amber 17% Musk 16% Woody 16% Styrax 16%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and unique, sometimes divisive, floral character make it less ideal for the office. However, its joyous and naturalistic spring vibe suits casual wear perfectly and can add an intriguing touch to a date, assuming your companion appreciates its distinct personality.

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About

Ostara bursts forth with a vivid green opening, like crushed stems and violet leaf, brightened by aldehydes and a hint of clementine and mint. This natural, slightly bitter verdancy quickly gives way to a heart rich with yellow florals: authentic narcissus, powdery hyacinth, and the creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang, underscored by a distinctive beeswax note. The drydown settles into a warm, cozy amber and vanilla, maintaining a subtle woody and musky depth.

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