Penhaligon's 2015 EDP

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Ostara

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Penhaligon's Ostara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Ostara opens with Clementine, Currant Blossom, Green Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Wisteria, and Cyclamen, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Penhaligon's's Ostara carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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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Ostara 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

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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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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