103 community ratings

Castile

Name: Castile
Brand: Penhaligon's

1998UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
103 ratings

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Penhaligon's Castile is a unisex scent that pairs the fresh, citrusy brightness of neroli and petitgrain with a floral heart of rose and orange blossom.

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How does it perform?

From 79 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Castile smell like?

Castile wears at moderate strength, and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it doesn't lean clearly either way.

The top notes, neroli and petitgrain, open green, fresh and citrusy. In the heart, rose, bergamot and orange blossom add a sweet floral note, with a light spicy touch in the background. The base of woods and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Kerosene Pretty Machine and Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.