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Penhaligon's Endymion
Bergamot, suede, coffee and cedarwood
The brand pitches Endymion as classical elegance, fit for Zeus's most handsome son, and calls it an eau de cologne for the ages. Its picture is a sparkle of bergamot dancing off suede, coffee and geranium, with lavandin and cedarwood completing the list of six notes. It comes as a 100 ml Eau de Cologne.
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The composition
Notes
The house lists its notes without a pyramid.
- Bergamot
- Lavandin
- Suede
- Coffee accord
- Geranium
- Cedarwood
- Character
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In the same spirit
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Sparkle: bergamot and lavandin
Bergamot and lavandin supply the brightness: citrus peel and a clean, herbal, slightly camphorous lavender. In a cologne this sparkle is the point, and it is what the brand's phrase about dancing off the other notes describes. No order is given, so the brightness runs through the whole blend.
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Suede and coffee
Suede and a coffee accord are the unusual pair. Suede suggests soft, dry leather without any smoke, and the coffee accord adds a dark, roasted tone that is bitter rather than sweet. Together they give this cologne a warm, textured centre.
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Geranium and cedarwood
Geranium adds a green, slightly rosy, aromatic note, and cedarwood a dry, smooth wood that closes the composition. They keep the coffee and suede from turning heavy and give the cologne a tidy outline, which suits the classical elegance the brand describes.
Wearing it
When, who and why
A cologne, used freely
Eau de Cologne is the lightest of the common concentrations, so you can apply it generously: four or five sprays are fine, and it is made to be refreshed. It suits spring, summer and mild autumn days, the office, the weekend and the moment right after a shower.
A classic for daytime
The brand files Endymion under fragrances for men. It suits people who like a classical, tidy cologne but want something a little more unusual than citrus and lavender alone: suede and coffee add a quiet depth. It is less suited to anyone who wants a sweet, dense evening perfume.
Why choose Penhaligon's Endymion
Endymion carries a story from Greek myth, as the brand tells it, and dates to 2003, with the fragrance house Fragrance Resources credited as its perfumer. It belongs to the British Tales collection, and Penhaligon's has been owned by the Spanish group Puig since 2015.
At a glance
- House
- Penhaligon's
- Perfumer
- Fragrance Resources
- Year
- 2003
- Size
- 100 ml
- For
- Men
Questions
Frequently asked
Is Endymion a cologne or a perfume?
It is an Eau de Cologne of 100 ml, the lightest and freshest of the usual concentrations. It is meant for generous, frequent use rather than a few careful sprays.
What is the coffee note like?
The brand lists a coffee accord. It adds a dark, roasted, slightly bitter tone alongside the bergamot and suede, not a sweet, milky one.
Where does the name come from?
The brand links Endymion to Greek myth and describes the cologne as classical elegance, fit for Zeus's most handsome son.
The house
About Penhaligon's
Penhaligon's is a London house whose own header reads British Perfumers, Established 1870, with a royal warrant crest in its logo. It sorts its fragrances into collections such as Portraits (figurine-topped bottles), Trade Routes, British Tales and Potions & Remedies. The website names three key notes per fragrance rather than a full pyramid.
- A London house; the header reads British Perfumers, Established 1870
- A royal warrant crest sits in the logo of the brand's site header
- Collections: Portraits, Trade Routes, British Tales, Potions & Remedies
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