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Penhaligon'sDiscontinued

Castile (EDT)

1998

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1998

Castile (Original Release)

Price Range
$105 – $185

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Cresp

"Castile is a bright, clean citrus-floral fragrance centered on neroli, orange blossom, petitgrain, and bergamot. Its character is notably soapy and refined, recalling freshly washed linen or a luxurious traditional soap. The opening emphasizes crisp bitter-orange facets before softening into a lightly rosy floral heart. Musk and woods provide a smooth, understated foundation rather than a dense or dramatic drydown. The fragrance is especially suited to warm weather and daytime wear. Its restrained elegance and discontinued status have given it a dedicated following among admirers of classic neroli compositions."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Hot
Mild
Humid

Moods

Fresh
Elegant
Calm
Serene
Sophisticated
Uplifting

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Casual
Travel
Vacation

Fun Facts

The name evokes Castile soap, matching the fragrance's clean, soapy character.

Castile is associated with a sunny Spanish-summer impression despite its British house origin.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshFloralWoodyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

neroli
petitgrain
orange blossom
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

orange blossom
bergamot
rose
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

musk
woods
precious woods

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Castile is widely regarded as an understated, elegant neroli and orange-blossom fragrance with a distinctly clean, soapy opening. Petitgrain contributes green bitterness, while bergamot adds crisp brightness and the floral heart introduces a gentle rosy softness. The drydown becomes a light musk-and-woods composition with a polished, freshly showered effect. Performance is generally considered moderate for an eau de toilette rather than exceptionally powerful, but the fragrance retains a loyal following for warm-weather and daytime wear.”

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