Castile by Penhaligon's
Men Women 1998
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Description
Penhaligon's Castile is a citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1998, this composition was created by perfumer Olivier Cresp. Upon release, it features orange blossom alongside petit grain; the heart reveals a harmony between orange blossom, bergamot and rose; while the base rests on musk and woody notes.
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Key notes
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Top
orange blossom
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Heart
orange blossom
- Base musk
Community
599 votes
- Positive 85%
- Negative 10%
- Neutral 5.2%
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Fragrance profile
About Castile
Penhaligon’s Castile is a citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1998, this composition was created by perfumer Olivier Cresp. Upon release, it features orange blossom alongside petit grain; the heart reveals a harmony between orange blossom, bergamot and rose; while the base rests on musk and woody notes.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
257 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
157 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
133 votes
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Clean and soapy, yet with exceptional aromatic quality. The name immediately evokes Castile soap, very reminiscent of Marseille soap. The orange blossom (not neroli) takes the lead, accompanied by a rose with a metallic hint and petit grain, adding a subtly rough green nuance. The musk base ties it all together, creating a soapy elegance akin to a luxury English hotel from the 19th century. While it could work for anyone, it suits men better on my skin. Despite being a niche fragrance, the price is reasonable for the quality (€150/100ml). It won’t overwhelm you, but if you love soapy, clean, and fresh scents, this is among the best. It boasts great refinement and quality, making it a genuine pleasure for a spring or summer morning reading the paper on a café terrace. Projection is low, offering a personal bubble, but longevity is more than acceptable, lasting around five hours in my case. I’d recommend spraying it on clothes too to extend the wear. If you can afford it, it’s highly recommended.
Castile opens with an abundance of neroli and orange blossom, which gradually yields to a high dose of wild petit grain, slowly softening as it blends with delicate rose petals. It smells of cleanliness and tidiness; my mind instantly associates it with Marseille soap. Ideal for spring and summer. Performance is good for this category. Highly recommended to try. Totally unisex.
Castile kicks off with a wealth of neroli and jasmine, then gently transitions to a strong dose of wild petit grain that tames itself as it blends with delicate rose petals. It smells of cleanliness and tidiness; my mind associates it with Marseille soap. Ideal for spring and summer. Performance is good for its category. Recommended to try. Totally unisex.
It appears to be the younger sibling of the classic Acqua di Parma cologne, but with lighter woody notes. On my skin, it lasts a short while and leaves almost no trail. For a fragrance at this price, even as an EDT, one expects better performance. That is why I wouldn’t recommend it, although I greatly enjoy the aroma. The Acqua di Parma cologne costs the same, shares the same DNA, and performs much better.
It seems like the younger sister of the classic Acqua di Parma cologne, but with a much lighter woody touch. On my skin, it lasts very briefly and leaves almost no trail. At this price point, even as an EDT, one expects better performance. I wouldn’t recommend it, despite adoring the scent, because the original Acqua di Parma cologne shares the same DNA, costs the same, and performs far better.
I absolutely love this fragrance. Very pleasant citrus notes, white flowers like jasmine, a musky base, a barely perceptible touch of rose, and wood. It starts very citrusy and evolves into a soapy scent, approaching Acqua di Parma but with its own personality. It lasts about six hours: projecting to a metre for the first two hours, then staying close to the skin until the end. Perhaps many people find the price unjustified as it’s not a scent that will blow your mind; only those who appreciate this style will understand its value. Testers can be found for around €60-70, which is a fairer price.
I adore this fragrance. Powerful citrus notes, white flowers like jasmine, a musky base, a barely noticeable touch of rose, and wood. It begins very citrusy and evolves into something soapy. It approaches Acqua di Parma but retains its own personality. Longevity: six hours. Projection: one metre for the first two hours; thereafter, until the sixth hour, it stays closer to the skin. Perhaps many people will consider the price unjustified upon trying it, as it’s not the type of perfume that will blow your mind. Only those who appreciate this style will realise what they have. Testers are available for around €60-70, which I believe is fair.
A citrus and aromatic scent that brings me straight back to memories of the classic Acqua di Parma.