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Ostara

2015Men

green up front, then floral, settling into yellow floral.

Ostara by Penhaligon's is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Ostara was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes, Clementine, Juniper, Bergamot, Black Currant Blossom, Mint and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Narcissus, Hyacinth, Beeswax, Ylang-Ylang, Wisteria, Hawthorn…

green floral yellow floral fresh spicy

Nose: Bertrand Duchaufour

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes, Clementine, Juniper, Bergamot, Black Currant Blossom, Mint, Pink Pepper
Heart· 2–4h
Narcissus, Hyacinth, Beeswax, Ylang-Ylang, Wisteria, Hawthorn, Cyclamen
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber, Musk, Styrax, White Wood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

83%

72%

45%

29%

26%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring56%Summer26%Fall11%Winter7%Day86%Night14%Wears female55%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

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Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Ostara smell like?

green up front, then floral, settling into yellow floral. Dominant accords: green, floral, yellow floral.

What notes are in Ostara?

Top: Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Aldehydes, Clementine, Juniper, Bergamot, Black Currant Blossom, Mint, Pink Pepper. Heart: Narcissus, Hyacinth, Beeswax, Ylang-Ylang, Wisteria, Hawthorn, Cyclamen. Base: Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber, Musk, Styrax, White Wood.

How long does Ostara last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Ostara loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Ostara best for?

Spring is the top pick (56%). Summer is second at 26%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Ostara?

Day wear leads at 86%. Night is a secondary pick at 14%.

Is Ostara for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 55% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Ostara?

Composed by Bertrand Duchaufour. Released in 2015.