2015
Ninevah

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Penhaligon's  ·  Sold as feminine

Ninevah

A cozy living room on a cold winter evening, where the scent of spiced treats and warm vanilla fills the air, creating a sense of immediate comfort.

3.5627 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
sweetfruitygourmandvanillawarm spicyamber
NinevahPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate28% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak17%
Moderate56%
Long lasting0%
Eternal28%
SillageEnormous69% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate17%
Strong32%
Enormous37%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex0%
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Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2015 by Penhaligon's, Ninevah is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that embodies the rich heritage of this British brand founded in 1869. The composition opens with sweet and fruity notes that create an immediate sense of warmth and comfort, leading into a gourmand heart of vanilla that adds depth and indulgence. The warm spicy and amber accords provide a sensual backdrop, while the powdery base brings a soft, enveloping finish.

How to wear it

Apply Ninevah in light layers for maximum effect; the gourmand heart of vanilla is best experienced close to skin rather than from across the room. The spicy and powdery base notes develop slowly over time, making it ideal for evening wear.

Fig. 01 — Ninevah, Penhaligon's

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What people
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3.56/ 5 · 27 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 33%.

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