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Penhaligon's

Ostara

Ostara by Penhaligon's is a Floral Green fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a green, floral composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.

vibrant freshnessdelicate floralsophisticated comfortgreen vitalitywarm finish
4.22· 964 Ratings
Created byBertrand Duchaufour
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2015, Ostara by Penhaligon's is a Floral Green fragrance crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. The scent opens with green leaves and violet leaf, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vitality. This vibrant start gives way to a heart of black currant blossom and hyacinth, which add a delicate sweetness and floral depth. The base notes of beeswax and amber provide warmth and longevity, grounding the composition in a sophisticated and comforting finish.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak2.4k
Weak4.2k
Moderate16.0k
Long8.2k
Eternal2.1k
Sillage
Intimate4.0k
Moderate16.0k
Strong6.2k
Enormous4.5k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance lightly to your pulse points — the green top notes are immediate but fleeting. The floral heart will bloom within an hour, and the amber base will linger throughout the day, ensuring that Ostara remains subtle yet present.

03 · The Nose

Bertrand Duchaufour

Founding perfumer · 120 fragrances · French

Bertrand Duchaufour portrait

Bertrand Duchaufour is a French perfumer. He has had a prolific career, beginning in Grasse at Lautier Florasynth and continuing for a number of fragragrance firms as well as working independently and as the house perfumer for L'Artisan Parfumeur. He has drawn praise for niche perfume creations as well as mainstream hits.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The crisp morning air in an urban park, where the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers fills the space with a sense of renewal.

Fig. 01 — Ostara, Penhaligon's

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06 · The Room

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