Endymion

Penhaligon's, 2003, for men

spicy, fresh, sweet, woody and floral

Notes

Lavender Clean, herbal and slightly camphorous, with a soft floral sweetness.
Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
Mandarin Soft, sweet and honeyed citrus, gentler than orange.
Sage Dry, herbal and camphorous, with a clean silvery bite.

Coffee Roasted, bitter and dark, like freshly ground beans.
Geranium Green, minty rose-leaf scent with a slightly metallic, lemony brightness.

Sandalwood Creamy, milky and softly sweet wood, smooth as polished timber.
Pepper Dry, warm and sharply aromatic, with a tingling bite.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic and sweetly spicy, with a camphor and citrus lift.
Leather Dry, supple and slightly smoky, like worn hide.
Musk Soft, clean, skin-like warmth, from fresh laundry to warm skin.
Myrrh Warm, bittersweet, slightly medicinal resin, with a smoky, leathery depth.
Nutmeg Warm, nutty and slightly sweet spice with a soft, powdery depth.
Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.
Olibanum Cool, lemony and peppery resin smoke, like a quiet stone church.