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Eau de parfum

Penhaligon's Amaranthine

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Gender:
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Segment:
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Fragrance information:

Identity and History of Amaranthine

The fragrance Penhaligon's Amaranthine, released in 2009, is an eau de parfum that embodies the fragrant heritage of British aristocracy.

This release became iconic for the brand, enriching its portfolio with an exotic and sensual accent that reflects the craftsmanship of centuries-old traditions.

Founded in 1870, Penhaligon's is renowned for its elegant approach to perfumery, and Amaranthine is a perfect example of this, combining classic chic with contemporary complexity to create a journey into the world of refined scents.

Positioning and Wearability

Amaranthine is positioned as a female fragrance, ideally suited for those seeking a mysterious and inspiring perfume with a warm character.

Its moderate sillage ensures moderate longevity, making the scent appropriate for evening events, romantic dates, or special occasions where elegance is required.

Belonging to the Floral and Oriental families, Amaranthine offers an enveloping sensation that unfolds best in cooler seasons, creating an atmosphere of coziness and comfort, and its versatility allows it to be worn both day and night.

Authorship and Influence

Created by the talented perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, Amaranthine reflects his signature style, combining complex chords with natural notes to create depth and emotion.

Duchaufour is known for innovative compositions, and this fragrance enhanced Penhaligon's reputation as a brand that experiments with the boundaries of perfumery art.

If you liked Amaranthine, you might appreciate similar fragrances, such as Mila Schon '00, Yves Rocher En Avril Un Soir Reedition Collection 2007 and Princesse Marina De Bourbon Aqua di Aqua, which also explore floral-oriental themes and could be the next step in your perfume journey.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

Fragrance Pyramid of Amaranthine

The fragrance pyramid of Amaranthine begins with sparkling top notes: cardamom, coriander, freesia, palm leaf and tea, creating a fresh and spicy start that immediately captures attention.

At the heart of the composition, rich floral chords unfold: clove, clove (spice), jasmine, orange blossom (fleur d'orange), rose and ylang-ylang, adding sensuality and depth, which smoothly transition into the dry-down.

The base of the fragrance envelops with warm and sweet notes: milk, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and musk, ensuring a long-lasting and comfortable finish that leaves a gentle trail.

This layered arrangement allows the fragrance to evolve on the skin, starting with a spicy-green opening, moving into a floral heart, and ending with a creamy base, making every moment of wear unique and memorable.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Penhaligon's
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.penhaligons.co.uk
Year of production 2009
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Puig

Composition pyramid

Cardamom
Coriander
Freesia
Clove
Clove
Jasmine
Milk
Sandalwood
Tonka bean

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
12%
Unisex
12%
Female
75%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
12%
Sport
12%
Sleep
0%
For party
12%
For every day
12%
Sex
12%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
0%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
50%
Autumn
Autumn
50%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
25%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
50%
36-45 years
50%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
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
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
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
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
14%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
14%
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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
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
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
17%
Luxury
17%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
17%
Joy
17%
Calm
0%
Excitement
17%
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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