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Penhaligon's

Douro

2004 · For men · Citrus & Fresh

Douro by Penhaligon's was launched in 2004, a citrus & fresh fragrance for men, composed by Michael Pickthall. Its accord profile is led by citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy. Key notes: Neroli and Lily-Of-The-Valley.

At a glance

Dominant accordscitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy
Key notesNeroli, Lily-Of-The-Valley
Community rating4.26/5 from 274 votes

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Accord profile

citrus16%aromatic13%fresh spicy12%lavender10%mossy9%woody9%musky8%green8%earthy8%herbal8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Douro by Penhaligon's, composed by Michael Pickthall in 2004, is a classic aromatic fougère that opens with a bracing blend of lavender, lemon, lime, basil, and geranium. The citrus is sharp and immediate, while the lavender and herbs add a clean, spicy facet. This top accord is vivid and traditional, setting a brisk tone.

As it settles, neroli and lily-of-the-valley emerge, lending a soft floral heart that bridges the citrus to a base of oakmoss, musk, labdanum, and sandalwood. The drydown is mossy and woody, with a subtle sweetness from labdanum and a smooth, musky finish. This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate well-constructed, old-school aromatic fougères with a prominent lavender-citrus character. It suits daytime wear, particularly in spring and summer, and will appeal to those who enjoy classic barbershop-style scents with a refined, gentlemanly edge.

中文簡介

Douro 由 Michael Pickthall 於 2004 年調配,屬經典芳香蕨香調。前調以薰衣草、檸檬、青檸、羅勒同天竺葵展開,柑橘明亮,草本辛辣,感覺乾淨爽利。中調金銀花同鈴蘭帶來柔和花香,平衡前調嘅銳利。基調橡苔、麝香、勞丹脂同檀香木,木質苔蘚感濃郁,帶少許甜潤,收結平滑。整體氣質傳統、紳士,適合日間使用,尤其春夏,推薦俾鍾意經典理髮店風格、薰衣草柑橘主導嘅收藏家。

Reference data

HousePenhaligon's
NameDouro
Launched2004
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
PerfumerMichael Pickthall
Notes recorded11
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Douro?

Douro by Penhaligon's: top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Basil and Geranium; heart notes are Neroli and Lily-Of-The-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

What accords does Douro have?

The dominant accords recorded for Douro are citrus (100.0%); aromatic (80.8%); fresh spicy (77.2%); lavender (61.2%); mossy (58.6%).

Who created Douro?

Douro by Penhaligon's was composed by Michael Pickthall.

When was Douro launched?

Douro by Penhaligon's was first released in 2004.

What does Douro smell like?

Douro is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Neroli and Lily-Of-The-Valley.

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