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Bottle photo  Penhaligon's
Bottle photo  Penhaligon's
Bottle photo  Penhaligon's
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Eau de parfum

Penhaligon's Changing Constance

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Gender:
Female
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Segment:
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Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

Penhaligon's Changing Constance is an exquisite perfume water, presented to the world in 2018.

This fragrance is part of the iconic Portraits Collection from the legendary British house Penhaligon's, founded in 1870.

The Portraits Collection tells the stories of aristocratic characters, and Changing Constance embodies the image of a changeable and mysterious lady, whose scent reflects her inner transformation and British chic heritage.

Positioning and Character

Classified as a women's fragrance, Changing Constance belongs to the Spicy and Oriental families, making it warm, sensual, and slightly mysterious.

With a medium trail, it is ideal for autumn and winter months, as well as for evening events where its sweet and spicy notes can unfold to their fullest.

The fragrance combines elements from the gourmet, sweet, mineral, and musky groups, creating a multifaceted and captivating composition.

To achieve optimal effect, it is recommended to apply 1 to 2 sprays on the skin on pulse points such as wrists and neck, as well as 1 to 2 sprays on clothing to increase longevity.

This allows the fragrance to develop softly throughout the day without becoming overpowering, and is perfect for scenarios where elegance and compliment-worthiness are important.

Similar Fragrances for Further Exploration

If Changing Constance has captivated your sense of smell, pay attention to these similar perfumes: Prada Candy with its playful sweetness, Penhaligon's The Ruthless Countess Dorothea from the same Portraits collection, offering a spicier and bolder character, and Atelier des Ors Lune Féline with oriental and sweet notes for lovers of luxurious fragrances.

These alternatives will help expand your perfume palette.

Influence and Brand Heritage

As part of the Portraits Collection, Changing Constance reinforces Penhaligon's position as a master of narrative perfumery, reflecting the fragrant heritage of British aristocracy.

The brand, with its rich history and commitment to quality, continues to inspire fragrance enthusiasts worldwide, creating unique stories through scents.

For more information on the collection and other releases, visit the official Penhaligon's website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

Fragrance Composition

The note pyramid of Changing Constance begins with an energetic and spicy start, where cardamom and red pepper (chili) create a warm and stimulating accord, filled with spices.

In the heart of the fragrance, caramel and salt unfold, adding a sweet and salty depth that balances the spiciness of the opening, giving the composition an exquisite contrast.

The base consists of cashmeran, tobacco, and vanilla, providing a warm, musky, and slightly tobacco-infused finish that envelops the skin in a sensual and long-lasting trail.

This journey from spicy to sweet and then to musky makes the fragrance dynamic, memorable, and perfect for unfolding on the skin over hours.

Gender Female
Brand Penhaligon's
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.penhaligons.co.uk
Year of production 2018
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Puig

Composition pyramid

Cardamom
Hot pepper
Caramel
Salt
Cashmeran
Tobacco
Vanilla

Top notes

Heart notes

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
11%
Unisex
22%
Female
67%
What kind of event
Date
29%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
29%
For every day
14%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
29%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
25%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
20%
Gala
40%
Classic
20%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
20%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
9%
26-35 years old
36%
36-45 years
36%
46+ years old
9%
Any
9%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
20%
1-2 atomisations
40%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
9%
On the wrist
9%
On the knees
9%
On the back of the neck
18%
Behind the ears
18%
On the elbow
9%
On the abdomen
9%
On the back of the hand
9%
On clothes
9%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
20%
1-2 atomisations
40%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
17%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
17%
Euphoria
17%
Passion
17%
Joy
17%
Calm
17%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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