Penhaligon's 2019 EDP

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The Ingénue Cousin Flora

by Christophe Raynaud

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Penhaligon's The Ingénue Cousin Flora is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Christophe Raynaud. The Ingénue Cousin Flora opens with Citrus, settles into a heart of Musk, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan. Penhaligon's's The Ingénue Cousin Flora carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A sparkling, effervescent citrus-musk with a modern British twist. Cousin Flora is pure sunlight in a bottle, lively and easygoing yet refined, perfect for anyone craving brisk freshness with a subtle, elegant backbone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Modern
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The Ingénue Cousin Flora Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus100%
Heartas listed
Musk100%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan100%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright and airy citrus-musk blend is ideal for spring and summer, offering a refreshing and sparkling presence that cuts through heat. Its lack of depth and warmth makes it less suited for colder months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

The soft projection and clean freshness make this a perfect everyday or office scent, while the sparkling citrus can brighten up casual and daytime occasions. It is less suited for formal evening wear due to its light, breezy character.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

The Ingénue Cousin Flora opens with a dazzling burst of zesty citrus, instantly enveloping you in a bright, sparkling aura. As the top notes settle, a transparent, clean musk emerges, blending seamlessly with the fresh, almost fizzy sensation. Ambroxan in the base adds a soft, mineral warmth and a hint of modern amber, giving the scent a subtle sophistication without ever weighing it down. Radiant, breezy, and effortlessly chic, this is a scent for those who love their freshness airy and their elegance understated.

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