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Penhaligon's · Sold as unisex
Constantinople
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where fresh spices and warm vanilla blend in a moment of anticipation.
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ConstantinoplePremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessZino Davidoff · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Christophe Raynaud and Marie Salamagne crafted Constantinople in 2021 for Penhaligon's, a house founded in 1869. This aromatic-spicy fragrance opens with the fresh spiciness of pink pepper and geranium before settling into a heart of rose and lavender that exudes a warm floral presence. The base notes of patchouli, vanilla, and moss create an earthy warmth, grounding the composition in a rich, comforting embrace.
Constantinople is a fragrance caught between two ideas — it's as fresh and vibrant as the bustling streets of its namesake city while also evoking the cozy depth of an old library. The interplay between these contrasting elements makes for a dynamic and engaging scent that captures both energy and serenity.
Two sprays are sufficient — the pink pepper top note is bright but fleeting. The rich base notes like patchouli and moss develop over time, so wait for them to fully bloom on your skin. This scent reads better close to the skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Constantinople, Penhaligon's
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Co-created with Marie Salamagne
Designer Penhaligon's
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 9%.