WS-P-2009

Amaranthine

2009Men

warm spicy up front, then green, settling into floral.

Amaranthine by Penhaligon's is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Amaranthine was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Palm Leaf, Freesia, Cardamom, Tea and Coriander; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine, Clove, African Orange Flower and Rose; base notes are Milk, Musk,…

warm spicy green floral lactonic

Nose: Bertrand Duchaufour

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Palm Leaf, Freesia, Cardamom, Tea, Coriander
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine, Clove, African Orange Flower, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Milk, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

96%

81%

66%

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64%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring34%Summer28%Fall26%Winter13%Day71%Night29%Wears lean female38%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Penhaligon's picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Amaranthine smell like?

warm spicy up front, then green, settling into floral. Dominant accords: warm spicy, green, floral.

What notes are in Amaranthine?

Top: Palm Leaf, Freesia, Cardamom, Tea, Coriander. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine, Clove, African Orange Flower, Rose. Base: Milk, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean.

How long does Amaranthine last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Amaranthine loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Amaranthine best for?

Spring is the top pick (34%). Summer is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Amaranthine?

Day wear leads at 71%. Night is a secondary pick at 29%.

Is Amaranthine for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 38% read it as lean female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Amaranthine?

Composed by Bertrand Duchaufour. Released in 2009.