Constantinople
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Constantinople vs. Desert Rosewood
Is Constantinople better than Desert Rosewood?
Constantinople rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliVanilla
patchouliwoodyvanillawarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Constantinople and Desert Rosewood?
| Constantinople | Desert Rosewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francois Merle-Baudoin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Constantinople and Desert Rosewood smell?
Constantinople
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Earthy
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Desert Rosewood
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Patchouli
Citrus
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Constantinople and Desert Rosewood share?
Top
GeraniumLavenderPink Pepper
Mandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
RoseCypriolConcrete
—Base
PatchouliVanillaMoss
VanillaBenzoinPatchouliRosewood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaBenzoin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Cardamom
Where they fit
When and where do Constantinople and Desert Rosewood work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Constantinople or Desert Rosewood?
| Constantinople | Desert Rosewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Constantinople and Desert Rosewood?
It's the pine. A cool thread of coniferous note running through the whole thing like cool air in a warm room, that's the move that makes this worth wearing instead of just.Constantinople
Somewhere between a spicy chai and polished antique wood. Cardamom makes it interesting, benzoin makes it worth owning. It earns its place, year after year.Desert Rosewood
The hunt
Where to buy Constantinople and Desert Rosewood
| Constantinople | Desert Rosewood | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | — | $167.99fragrancenet |
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