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Changing Constance (EDP)

2018

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Versions Timeline

2018

Changing Constance (Original Release)

Price Range
$312 – $350

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"Changing Constance is a spicy-sweet gourmand fragrance introduced in 2018 as part of Penhaligon's Portraits collection. Its character is built around the contrast between aromatic cardamom and pimento, a rich salted-caramel heart, and a darker base of vanilla, tobacco, and cashmeran. The composition balances edible sweetness with smoky, woody, and peppery facets rather than presenting as a purely sugary gourmand. It has a bold, cozy, and modern personality with a polished niche-style character. Although marketed for women, its darker tobacco and cashmeran facets can give it a somewhat unisex impression. The fragrance is presented in a 75 ml Eau de Parfum format and remains part of the active range."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Alluring
Confident
Luxurious
Mysterious
Warm
Sophisticated

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Night Out
Formal
Holiday

Fun Facts

Changing Constance is named after a character in Penhaligon's fictional Portraits family.

Its signature profile combines salted caramel with tobacco and aromatic spice.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyGreenGourmandSweetSyntheticSmokyWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cardamom
pimento
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

caramel
salt
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

vanilla
tobacco
cashmeran

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Changing Constance is generally experienced as a bold, cozy, spicy-sweet gourmand centered on salted caramel. Cardamom and pimento provide an aromatic opening, while vanilla, tobacco, and cashmeran create a darker, modern dry-down. Its richness suits cooler weather and evening wear, and its tobacco-woody character can read as somewhat unisex despite the women's positioning.”

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