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Ostara Penhaligon's 2015

7.7 / 10 111 Ratings

A popular perfume by Penhaligon's for women, released in 2015. The scent is floral-green. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Green

Fresh

Sweet

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Leaf green

Bergamot

Blackcurrant bud CO2

Clementine

Violet leaf absolute

Aldehydes

Juniper

Red berries CO2

Spearmint

Heart Notes

Narcissus absolute

Hyacinth

Beeswax absolute

Cyclamen

Hawthorn

Ylang-ylang

Wisteria

Base Notes

Musk

Amber

Benzoin

Styrax

Vanilla

White woods

Perfumer

Bertrand Duchaufour

Ratings

Scent

7.7111 Ratings

Longevity

7.589 Ratings

Sillage

6.990 Ratings

Bottle

8.2106 Ratings

Value for money

7.515 Ratings

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/30/2026

RinaStylist
126 Reviews

RinaStylist

1

Fresh floral bouquet scent

The greatest appeal of this fragrance is its "fresh, vibrant nectar sweetness," which evokes the moment you step into a flower shop.

The moment you apply it to your skin, a floral bouquet blooming in the spring light unfolds.

What's particularly noteworthy is its naturalness and transparency. The distinctive freshness of the daffodil's green color and the melting sweetness of the nectar are in perfect harmony, transporting you to the bright, exciting mood you feel as you eagerly await the arrival of spring.

It's a gentle and fresh floral scent that instantly brightens up your surroundings just by wearing it.

03/17/2016

8Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Pluto
353 Reviews

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Pluto

Top Review 26

Of Daffodils, Shrouds, Earlobes - and Ostara

Recently, I had to kill 10 minutes in the city, too short to grab a coffee, but long enough to quickly pop into T…..x to see if there were any interesting fragrances on offer. Penhaligon's caught my eye, Ostara. I quickly checked the rating on my phone and headed to the checkout. I don't know the fragrances from Penhaligon's, except for Lily of the Valley. This one is in my decant collection and I really like it in the summer.

At first, I let the scent "rest," as is my habit with most new acquisitions. When I'm no longer around, my survivors might find bottles that are still wrapped. Or clothing in the closet that still has the price tag on it, waiting to be worn for a "special occasion." Well, being worn as a shroud would indeed be a "special occasion." Before sampling Ostara, I looked up the fragrance notes, daffodil absolute, and I felt a shiver run through me. Of all things, daffodils; I had just thrown away a bouquet of very foul-smelling, oh let's call a spade a spade, they smelled like urine, into the bin. Even Mr. Pluto, whose nose isn't always that sensitive, at least from a distance, wrinkled his nose two meters away. "Can't you put them on the shelf? Or better yet, on the balcony, they stink...."

I decided not to test Ostara first but to apply it directly, one spray on each wrist and on the nape of my neck. I perceive a very subdued green, mixed with bergamot. But after just a few seconds, a very authentic daffodil scent rises to my nose. At about 15 to 10 centimeters away, it’s pretty and fresh, but at a closer distance, unfortunately, a bit dull, carrion-like, and bitter, well, daffodil after all. Not the "completely" unpleasant daffodil; there are so many different varieties and they smell different. Ostara develops into a white floral scent, but the daffodil remains predominant, gradually losing the dull note. After an hour, it becomes sweeter; I also think of a honey note like Sonjoschka, which is not listed here. Or does beeswax smell like that? Meanwhile, Ostara remains fresh and soft green, not sticky. I can detect something resinous and vanilla, but after two hours, the scent has noticeably weakened, and after three hours, I can only perceive it faintly. But every time I think the scent has evaporated, a delicate scent cloud rises again, until it finally bids farewell after almost 5 hours.
Ostara is more of a feminine scent for me; I can't say why. But men who prefer white florals are welcome to try it. The bottle is cute and girly, perfect for photographing. Longevity and sillage are in the medium to weak range.

By the way, the daffodil in my photo of Ostara didn't stink; this variety has a very light scent. Whether Ostara will stay permanently, I don't know yet. That requires further testing and Mr. Pluto's opinion. It certainly won't nibble on my earlobe in the first hour after spraying.

03/25/2016

6Scent 7Longevity 4Sillage

Derailroaded
8 Reviews

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Derailroaded

Top Review 26

Rottenness: What Can Only Be Told and Not Measured

Heavenly Father, Ostara smells so ripe! One might argue that this is fair, as I sometimes lack the necessary moral maturity. But I mean the state just before one falls from the tree.
Some plants in full bloom already have the scent of wilting inherent to them, which I greatly appreciate in the wild, as it beautifully and comfortingly represents the connection between new beginnings and transience. In the bottle, however, these flowers only smell of decomposition, and Ostara is no exception.

The accompanying child perceives a very slight daffodil note; otherwise, the matter is slightly rotten, sweet-bitter, and resembles an exotic plant from the greenhouse of Planten un Blomen. I myself am overwhelmed by the authentic daffodil scent; it is an immense bright floral note - albeit paired with a hint of rot. Initially, it is greener, later it becomes warmer and sweeter, wilting continuously. When I flip through my photo albums chronologically, it looks surprisingly similar.

In the end, it turns completely yellow, as Ostara suddenly smells like egg liqueur, which is also confirmed by the child. So Good Friday still makes the curve. Until then, I spent my time with Friedrich Rückert's Kinderlieder set to music by Gustav Mahler, where "the sweet cost of the bees serves grave flowers." And that is comforting in the wild, isn't it?

Ostara, there is (already) a worm in it...

10/23/2015

9.5Scent 5Longevity 7Sillage

Sonjoschka
267 Reviews

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Sonjoschka

Top Review 14

Let them argue :-)

As I just learned, there are doubts about whether there was ever a Germanic goddess named Ostara. Ostara is said to be the origin of the name for Easter. Well, let them argue.
April is the month of Easter and has been long before the celebration of the Lord's resurrection festival. Spring and Easter represent the female power, fertility, in connection with the sun, the male power. According to history, the resurrected Lord was discovered by a woman, namely Mary Magdalene. Perhaps the story is actually quite different?
And whether one celebrates Ostara or Aphrodite, who was also born in April - April Fool's, it doesn't matter. In any case, nothing has ever been conceived without female and male components coming together, complementing each other, and creating something new. This is often forgotten in our world. It's about love, and for men and women, it's also about sexuality. That's why we have Easter bunnies at Easter... as a symbol of fertility.
So, enough about Easter.
The packaging of Ostara is yellow. Daffodil yellow. Paper daffodils adorn the box. Pretty and certainly fitting for Ostara. A sunny yellow messenger of spring.

Wow, I thought, as I sprayed it on. Citrusy and green like grass and so much beeswax-like honey. This feels familiar. At first, it strongly reminded me of Séville à l'Aube by L'Artisan. However, I didn't like that one as much overall. Ostara is more feminine, rounder, and even quite animalistic. Animalistic fits quite well with Ostara, and we're back to the topic of spring feelings. I think Ylang Ylang with other white flowers contributes to the animalistic component. I like it. Ostara becomes a white floral-light green floral blend, but not too heavy and not too sweet. The sillage is not too intrusive, no headache-inducing candidate. The scent is even more intimate and close to the skin than shouting out loud into the world.
It works well as a signature scent if you like floral fragrances and is also suitable for daytime wear. Right now in autumn, it brings back the spring.

I bought the fragrance because of the name and an outstanding offer. I thought it might suit me, and it does suit me.

04/22/2017

8Scent 8Longevity 9Sillage

ElysaShades
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ElysaShades

Top Review 10

Bitter Floral Green

A very interesting scent! I just fear it’s still a bit too early in the year to enjoy it, or rather too cold.

From the very beginning, it is grass green and intense. I perceive strong hyacinths and daffodils throughout, with this intense flower shop freshness. At first, there’s also a bergamot note that really knocks you off your feet. It’s as if someone splashed icy flower water in your face. The scent doesn’t remain quite so intense over time, but juniper and mint (a bit less) remain consistently present, giving the fragrance a bitter freshness. Nothing here is sweet or delicate. Ylang, wax, or anything from the base does not come through for me at all. I’ve been wearing it for several hours now. If anything changes, I will update this.

The sillage was initially very strong with the top note, almost overwhelming. After half an hour, it settles into the upper tolerance range for the rest of the day. The surroundings definitely pick up some of the scent as well.

The wearer should definitely have a preference for green and bitter fragrances. I like it very much. Although I don’t grow plants, I enjoy visiting nurseries and looking at the various flowers. It’s probably also due to the smell there. For me, it has a calming and very comforting quality. If that weren’t the case, I would probably find Ostara terribly overwhelming. So, it’s definitely not a crowd-pleaser. Therefore, the scent is not recommended for work. Also, in the evening or generally in the colder season, I would find it strange to smell like a stuffed flower shop. Besides that, I think the cold emphasizes the bitterness even more. In summer at 30°C, it might be quite pleasant, but in wind and weather, it could lead to the stuffiness that some have described here.

Updated on 04/22/2017

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