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Endymion (EDC)

2003

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Versions Timeline

2003

Endymion EDC (Original Release)

Price Range
$136 – $210

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Fragrance Resources

"Endymion EDT by Penhaligon's is a verified men's fragrance first launched in 2003. Search evidence consistently describes it as an oriental spicy composition with a smooth contrast of aromatic lavender and citrus over a darker coffee, leather, and resinous woods base. Its character is refined rather than loud, often reading as polished, slightly mysterious, and gently sensual instead of aggressively masculine. Reviewer impressions repeatedly mention the interplay of sweet mandarin, herbal facets, soft spice, coffee, incense, and creamy sandalwood. The scent sits in a classic British niche space: elegant, wearable, and distinctive without becoming challenging. Performance is generally described as moderate to soft, which has become one of the main talking points in user feedback."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Mysterious
Calm
Confident

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Date

Fun Facts

Endymion is named after the beautiful youth from Greek mythology, reinforcing the fragrance's dreamy and nocturnal image.

The fragrance is commonly noted for using coffee in the heart, which helps distinguish it from more traditional lavender-spice masculine scents.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
FreshCitrusGreenSpicyWoodySweetResinousLeatheryOrientalSmokyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

lavender
bergamot
sage
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

coffee
geranium
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

sandalwood
leather
myrrh
nutmeg
cardamom
black pepper
musk
vetiver
incense
olibanum

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback portrays Endymion as a smooth, high-quality aromatic-spicy fragrance built around lavender, mandarin, coffee, soft leather, sandalwood, and incense. Reviewers often call it elegant, wearable, and quietly distinctive, with a slightly retro or late-1990s/early-2000s masculine feel. The most common criticism is performance: many users report modest projection and roughly a few hours of wear, though some find it respectable for the style. Overall sentiment is positive on scent character and quality, but mixed on value for money at full retail.”

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