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Castile, Penhaligon's
Citrus · 1998

Castile

by Penhaligon's
Rating4.2 ★ 607 votes
GenderUnisex
Year1998
Price$$$$Niche
CitrusWhite FloralMusky
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
In the same corner
Bergamask Orto Parisi
Bergamask Orto Parisi
91% match
Fleur d'Oranger 27 Le Labo
Fleur d'Oranger 27 Le Labo
90% match
Aqua Universalis Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Universalis Maison Francis Kurkdjian
89% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
7 notes
topfirst impression
Orange BlossomPetitgrain
heartthe character
Orange BlossomBergamotRose
basethe foundation
MuskWoodsy Notes

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
53
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
45
intimateenormous
Price value40
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean56
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
CitrusWhite FloralMuskyAromaticWoodyFresh SpicyRoseSweet
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Citrus
White Floral
Musky
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Sweet
Green
Powdery

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
14%
moderate
49%
long lasting
24%
eternal
7%
Sillage
intimate
15%
moderate
50%
strong
18%
enormous
16%
Season
spring
37%
summer
40%
fall
15%
winter
8%
Time of day
day
80%
night
20%
Gender
female
5%
more female
4%
unisex
60%
more male
25%
male
6%
Value
way overpriced
16%
overpriced
27%
ok
44%
good value
9%
great value
4%

What people say

What people love
cleanrefreshingbeautifulnaturalsoapscentupliftingenergizingelegantsophisticated
What people criticise
literalsoapprofilefeelutilitariancitrusnotesfleetingskinsharpalmostcaustic

Smells similar

by scent profile
91% match
Bergamask Orto Parisi
Orto Parisi
citruslavender
90% match
Fleur d'Oranger 27 Le Labo
Le Labo
citruswhite floral
89% match
Aqua Universalis Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
citruswhite floral
88% match
Musk Ice Khadlaj Perfumes
Khadlaj Perfumes
muskymossy

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Orange Bloss…PetitgrainBergamotRoseMuskWoody Notes
topheartbase

Signature pair: Orange Blossom and Petitgrain

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In plain words

The main accords of Castile are citrus and white floral. It opens with Orange Blossom and Petitgrain, reveals Orange Blossom and Bergamot at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Woodsy Notes. It lasts a moderate time and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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