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

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Ostara by Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's· 2015

Ostara

7.7103Typically ~$200

Leaf green at first spray; musk is what stays on skin. Suits daily wear in spring.

FloralGreenFreshSweetWoody

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Scent profile

Top notes

Leaf green Bergamot Blackcurrant bud CO2 Clementine Violet leaf absolute Aldehydes Juniper Spearmint

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

83%

Spring

100%

Summer

86%

Fall

92%

Day

100%

Night

82%

Where

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90%

Casual

100%

Date

92%

Club

59%

Formal

86%

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Sport

55%