Penhaligon's
Ostara Penhaligon's
- Concentration
- EDT
- Cologne
- Toilette
- EDP
- Parfum
- Extrait
In spring 2015 fans of the British house of Penhaligon's will be thrilled by the new fragrance Ostara inspired by daffodil flowers! Just like this floral scent which is one of the first signs of spring, fragrance Ostara carries bright yellow color and an optimistic composition full of character and cheerfulness. Characteristic style of perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour comes as the seal to the new edition reinterpreting ‘blooming of daffodils, from bud to full bloom’. The fragrance is characterized by a modern version of strong flowers refreshed with aldehydes and luminous green notes. Composition of the fragrance Ostara opens with a blend of bergamot, clementine, juniper, red berries CO2, mint, currant buds CO2, violet leaf absolute, green leaves and aldehydes effect. The heart adds floral notes of daffodil, hyacinth, cyclamen, ylang-ylang, hawthorn and wisteria along with intense accords of beeswax. Base notes combine styrax resin, vanilla, benzoin, musk, amber and blond wood. “An iconic feature of the British countryside, the daffodil symbolises the optimism and revival of spring. In 1802, the distinguished poet William Wordsworth wrote about a sea of daffodils in his poem, ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’. Excerpts have been included on the outer packaging of the fragrance to reflect the radiance of the flower.” Perfume Ostara will be available from spring 2015 as 50ml and 100ml Eau de Toilette. Besides the official photos of Penhaligon's, illustration by artist Mellise Bailey also presented the announcement of the new edition.
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Accords
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Heart
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Note photography: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Kate Jewell (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons
From the encyclopedia
- Contains White Wood, a note found in only 6 fragrances
- One of 120 Penhaligon's fragrances in the encyclopedia
OurScent readers
Performance
Longevity
weak
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Sillage
moderate
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Audience & value
Gender
female
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Price value
way overpriced
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Where it works
Climate
mediterranean
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Season
spring
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How it lasts in our climate
Not enough reports yet on how Ostara Penhaligon's lasts in our heat. If you have worn it, tell us — three taps.
OurScent’s verdict
Suits you if
- you want something for spring and warm days
May not suit you if
- you need it to last from morning to evening
- you are on a tight budget
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Who made it
Questions about Ostara
- Does Ostara last in the heat?
- Our estimate from its composition, until enough readers vote: longevity “weak”, and it is better in mild weather than on a hot summer day.
- Who is Ostara for, and in which season?
- The house makes it for women. From its accords, we estimate it is best in spring.
