Penhaligon's Constantinople Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

Top Notes

• Pink Pepper
• Lavender
• Geranium

Heart Notes

• Iris / Orris
• Rose
• Cypriol

Base Notes

• Vanilla
• Patchouli
• Moss

Penhaligon's current product page highlights pink pepper, orris and patchouli as key notes and specifically describes iris, earthy moss and warm vanilla. The full top, heart and base structure above reflects the established documented fragrance pyramid.

Constantinople opens with aromatic lavender, geranium and the lively spice of pink pepper. The opening feels fresh and peppery but quickly develops greater floral and earthy depth.

Iris and rose form the floral center of the fragrance, while cypriol introduces a dry, woody-earthy quality. This creates a contrast between smooth floral richness and darker, more textured elements.

As Constantinople settles, patchouli and moss deepen the composition while vanilla adds warmth and softness. The result is floral, earthy, spicy and woody with a smooth sweetness rather than a straightforward gourmand character.

Constantinople has a richer aromatic and woody profile built around florals, patchouli, moss and vanilla. Its combination of freshness, spice and warmth makes it suitable for a wide range of settings.

The fragrance can work particularly well for evenings, dinners, date nights, special occasions and cooler-weather wear. Its lavender, geranium and pink pepper also provide enough aromatic freshness for daytime use when applied appropriately.

Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

A Constantinople sample allows you to experience its unusual combination of aromatic lavender, floral iris and rose, earthy cypriol, patchouli, moss and vanilla on your own skin before purchasing a full bottle.

Sampling is particularly useful if you enjoy Penhaligon's fragrances but want to explore a composition that moves between fresh aromatics, rich florals and a warmer earthy-vanilla drydown.

If Constantinople is already part of your fragrance rotation, a larger travel-size decant offers a convenient way to carry the scent without transporting the original Penhaligon's bottle.

• 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
• 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
• 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
• 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Each Constantinople decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

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Are these authentic Penhaligon's Constantinople samples?

Yes. Bluegrass Fragrance Company transfers authentic Constantinople Eau de Parfum from an original Penhaligon's bottle into our own sample or travel atomizer.

What does Constantinople by Penhaligon's smell like?

Constantinople combines aromatic lavender and pink pepper with iris, rose and earthy cypriol before drying down into patchouli, moss and warm vanilla. It balances floral richness with spice, woods and earthy depth.

Is Constantinople sweet?

Constantinople has noticeable warmth and sweetness from vanilla, but patchouli, moss, cypriol, florals and aromatic notes keep the fragrance from becoming purely sweet.

Is Constantinople powdery?

The iris or orris character can contribute a smooth, softly powdery quality, but the fragrance also contains prominent earthy, spicy and woody elements.

Is Constantinople a rose fragrance?

Rose forms part of the heart, but Constantinople is not simply a rose-focused fragrance. Iris, lavender, pink pepper, cypriol, patchouli, moss and vanilla are equally important to its overall character.

What seasons are best for Constantinople?

Its patchouli, moss and vanilla make Constantinople particularly appealing in fall and winter, while its aromatic lavender, geranium and pink pepper can also work well during cooler spring weather.

Is Constantinople good for evening wear?

Yes. Its warm vanilla, earthy woods, patchouli and rich florals make it well suited to dinners, date nights and other evening occasions.

Is Constantinople unisex?

The fragrance is widely presented by established fragrance references as suitable for both women and men. Penhaligon's current product page focuses on the scent itself rather than emphasizing a gender designation.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from the original retail bottle into a smaller atomizer. It allows you to sample a fragrance or carry a convenient travel size without purchasing or transporting the full bottle.

Is Constantinople diluted?

No. The fragrance is transferred directly from the original bottle and is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered by Bluegrass Fragrance Company.

Is the original Penhaligon's bottle included?

No. Unless the listing specifically states otherwise, you are purchasing a Bluegrass Fragrance Company decant containing authentic fragrance. The original Penhaligon's bottle and retail packaging are not included.

Is Constantinople suitable for travel?

Yes. A Constantinople sample or travel spray provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without transporting the original full-size bottle.