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What does Amaranthine smell like?

Amaranthine is a complex, tropical floral that avoids the typical "beach" clichés, opting instead for a lush, humid, and somewhat carnal atmosphere. It opens with an unusual and striking greenness, combining the sappy, vegetal scent of banana leaf with the cool spice of cardamom and coriander. This isn't a bright citrus opening; it is thick, verdant, and slightly damp, feeling like the air inside a botanical conservatory. As the fragrance settles, it transitions into a dense floral heart where creamy ylang-ylang and jasmine are sharpened by the peppery bite of carnation and clove. This spicy-floral tension gives the scent a "living" quality—it smells like a bruised tropical flower rather than a pristine bouquet. The dry down introduces a unique, lactonic smoothness through a condensed milk accord, which, when paired with sandalwood, musk, and vanilla, creates a skin-like warmth that feels intimate and slightly animalic. It is a scent of contrasts: green yet creamy, fresh yet deeply sultry.

Details

House: Penhaligon's
Concentration: Eau De Parfum
Gender: feminine
Year: 2009
Longevity: 7.4 / 10 · 100 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 6.8 / 10 · 79 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Spring (55 votes), Fall (47 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Leisure (46 votes), Daily (45 votes)
Scent Profile: Spicy, Floral, Oriental, Sweet, Green
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely regarded as a polarizing "love it or hate it" composition due to its unique lactonic and green-tropical profile, which some find incredibly natural and others find too unconventional.
Performance is a highlight for many enthusiasts; it is frequently noted for its impressive longevity and ability to cling to clothing through the day, outlasting many typical floral scents.
It is most often recommended for transitional weather, particularly in spring and fall, as the humidity of the notes can feel overwhelming in extreme heat but needs some warmth to fully bloom.
Collectors often view this as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to standard tropical fragrances, leaning away from fruity sweetness and toward a "hothouse" floral realism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaranthine still in production?+

Amaranthine was a limited release and has since been discontinued by Penhaligon’s. It is currently difficult to find and is often sought after by collectors on the secondary market.

How does the "condensed milk" note affect the scent?+

The condensed milk accord provides a creamy, slighty sweet, and "thick" texture to the base. It helps to smooth out the sharp spices and green notes, giving the fragrance a lactonic quality that mimics the scent of warm skin.

Is this fragrance suitable for the office?+

While it is categorized as a floral spicy scent, its distinct humid and animalic undertones make it better suited for leisure or evening wear. It may be a bit too heavy or unconventional for a conservative professional environment.

Does it smell like a typical tropical perfume?+

No. Unlike many tropical scents that rely on coconut or sunscreen notes, Amaranthine uses banana leaf, ylang-ylang, and heavy spices to create a "jungle" atmosphere that is green and spicy rather than sugary.

Appears in Collections

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What does Amaranthine smell like?

Amaranthine is a complex, tropical floral that avoids the typical "beach" clichés, opting instead for a lush, humid, and somewhat carnal atmosphere. It opens with an unusual and striking greenness, combining the sappy, vegetal scent of banana leaf with the cool spice of cardamom and coriander. This isn't a bright citrus opening; it is thick, verdant, and slightly damp, feeling like the air inside a botanical conservatory. As the fragrance settles, it transitions into a dense floral heart where creamy ylang-ylang and jasmine are sharpened by the peppery bite of carnation and clove. This spicy-floral tension gives the scent a "living" quality—it smells like a bruised tropical flower rather than a pristine bouquet. The dry down introduces a unique, lactonic smoothness through a condensed milk accord, which, when paired with sandalwood, musk, and vanilla, creates a skin-like warmth that feels intimate and slightly animalic. It is a scent of contrasts: green yet creamy, fresh yet deeply sultry.

Details

House: Penhaligon's
Concentration: Eau De Parfum
Gender: feminine
Year: 2009
Longevity: 7.4 / 10 · 100 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 6.8 / 10 · 79 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Spring (55 votes), Fall (47 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Leisure (46 votes), Daily (45 votes)
Scent Profile: Spicy, Floral, Oriental, Sweet, Green
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely regarded as a polarizing "love it or hate it" composition due to its unique lactonic and green-tropical profile, which some find incredibly natural and others find too unconventional.
Performance is a highlight for many enthusiasts; it is frequently noted for its impressive longevity and ability to cling to clothing through the day, outlasting many typical floral scents.
It is most often recommended for transitional weather, particularly in spring and fall, as the humidity of the notes can feel overwhelming in extreme heat but needs some warmth to fully bloom.
Collectors often view this as a more mature and sophisticated alternative to standard tropical fragrances, leaning away from fruity sweetness and toward a "hothouse" floral realism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaranthine still in production?+

Amaranthine was a limited release and has since been discontinued by Penhaligon’s. It is currently difficult to find and is often sought after by collectors on the secondary market.

How does the "condensed milk" note affect the scent?+

The condensed milk accord provides a creamy, slighty sweet, and "thick" texture to the base. It helps to smooth out the sharp spices and green notes, giving the fragrance a lactonic quality that mimics the scent of warm skin.

Is this fragrance suitable for the office?+

While it is categorized as a floral spicy scent, its distinct humid and animalic undertones make it better suited for leisure or evening wear. It may be a bit too heavy or unconventional for a conservative professional environment.

Does it smell like a typical tropical perfume?+

No. Unlike many tropical scents that rely on coconut or sunscreen notes, Amaranthine uses banana leaf, ylang-ylang, and heavy spices to create a "jungle" atmosphere that is green and spicy rather than sugary.

How long does the fragrance last on the skin?+

It is known for having very solid performance for an Eau de Parfum. Most wearers find that it lasts well through a full work day, with the musky, milky base notes lingering particularly long on fabric.

Accords

Notes

TopCardamom absolute//Green tea//Banana leaf//Coriander seed//White freesia

HeartClove//Egyptian jasmine absolute//Ylang-ylang//Carnation//Rose//Orange blossom

BaseCondensed milk//Musk//Vanilla//Sandalwood//Tonka bean absolute

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