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Amaranthine by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Amaranthine by Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's· 2009· Parfum

Amaranthine

7.7831Typically ~$250

Cardamom absolute and banana leaf up top, drying down to evaporated milk and musk. Best in fall, made for dates.

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom absolute Banana leaf Green tea Coriander seed White freesia

Heart notes

Clove Egyptian jasmine absolute Ylang-ylang

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Base notes

Evaporated milk Musk Sandalwood Vanilla Tonka bean absolute

When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

93%

Summer

78%

Fall

100%

Day

96%

Night

100%

Where

Office

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Casual

89%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

82%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

36%