Palm LeafOpens with
Ylang-YlangHeart
MilkDries down to
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Amaranthine
The warmth of an autumn afternoon spent in a cozy library, where the scent of fresh blooms mingles with the subtle spices of the air.
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AmaranthinePremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessNoa · CacharelMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Penhaligon's, Amaranthine is a composition crafted by the renowned perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. This Oriental Floral fragrance opens with the freshness of palm leaf and freesia, creating an immediate sense of green vibrancy. The heart adds warmth through cardamom, tea, and coriander, balanced by the sweet embrace of ylang-ylang and carnation. The base notes of jasmine, clove, African orange flower, rose, milk, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean create a rich blend that is both comforting and sophisticated.
Amaranthine has a strong opening that fades within two hours. To ensure its longevity, apply it to pulse points and let it settle for a few minutes before dressing. The base notes bloom gradually, so this fragrance is best enjoyed in layers.
Fig. 01 — Amaranthine, Penhaligon's
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
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The originalAmaranthinePenhaligon's · Premium · $100–250Cacharel · 1998NoaShares 6 of its 19 notes$40–100★ 3.88 (14,074)41%Match
Escada · 1990Escada Margaretha LeyShares 6 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 4.20 (737)42%Match
Cacharel · 2011Le Jardin NoaShares 6 of its 19 notes$40–100★ 4.03 (38)43%Match
Cacharel · 2012Noa Le ParadisShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 4.40 (15)
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Adds powdery and balsamic; shares sandalwood.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 23%.