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Changing Constance
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Changing Constance by Penhaligon's is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Launched in 2018, this composition features cardamom and allspice berries as top notes; a heart of caramel and salt; and a base of vanilla, cashmere, and tobacco.
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It opens with lots of spices over a slightly boozy base; dry, dark cardamomo. Then comes a flavored tobacco with vanilla, very soft, nestled among the spices. Powdery, with a homey sweetness but not sugary. Overall, it brings to mind a banana pudding (association, not literal). Very pretty, discreet, and cozy. Lasts 4-6 hours. Soft sillage.
I tried it today and it reminded me so much of a perfume I already own, but I didn’t know which one. I looked it up here, and yes, it’s 90% Kilian’s Princess. Very similar, but better. This one is better crafted; the scent is rounder and less ‘bland’. And it lasts longer. In short, it’s the adult, improved version of ‘I don’t need a prince by my side to be a princess’.
Changing Constance by Penhaligon’s is an excellent gourmand. The caramel isn’t synthetic or cloying; it blends beautifully with the rest. It opens sweet and spicy, lightly spiced with cardamomo, but it’s suggestive from the very first note. As it dries down, the scent becomes round, caramelized, and seductive, inviting you to get closer. I see it as unisex, perfect for night and dates. Good performance; it’s pricey but worth it. It reminds me a lot of FdB’s Minuit et Demi, but it has its own sparkle and deserves to be tried. Rating: 8/10.
Despite the reputation for poor performance, I bought a sample at Le Secret du Marais just to know what it’s about. Even though the performance is terrible, I have no regrets. It’s a very intimate, sweet, and spiced gourmand. It carries a delicious cardamomo, one of my favorite notes, mixed with the stickiest salty caramel and warm vanilla. The salt isn’t sharp; it gives it a special touch. A bit sweet, salty, and spiced. I don’t notice the tobacco. It’s compared to Kilian’s Princess, which I know well, but they aren’t very similar beyond being sweet and intimate. It’s like swapping the marshmallow for salty caramel and adding spices, making it more unisex and mature. To me, it leans closer to Lune Feline because of that cardamomo and ambered vanilla. It’s soft, sophisticated, sensual, and cozy. The bad part is no sillage and ridiculous longevity, about 3 hours. My family couldn’t smell it even if I pressed my nose to theirs. That’s how bad it is. I wouldn’t buy it for that; it seems like throwing money away, though I’ll check out Perfumes Martínez’s inspiration which claims to perform better.
They say it doesn’t last, but I bought a sample at Le Secret du Marais just to try it. Even though the longevity is ridiculous, I have zero regrets. It’s a super intimate, sweet, and spiced gourmand. I love the cardamomo mixed with that sticky salty caramel and warm vanilla. The salt isn’t sharp; it adds something special. A bit sweet, salty, and spiced. I don’t detect any tobacco. People compare it to Kilian’s Princess, which is my favorite, but beyond being sweet and intimate, they don’t seem that similar. They took the marshmallow out of Princess and swapped it for salty caramel with spices, making it more unisex and mature. To me, it feels closer to Lune Feline because of that cardamomo and ambered vanilla. It’s soft, sophisticated, sensual, and cozy. The only flaw is no sillage and about 3 hours of longevity. My family couldn’t smell it even if I pressed my nose to theirs. That’s how bad the performance is. I wouldn’t buy it for that; it seems like throwing money away, though I’ll check out Perfumes Martínez’s inspiration which claims to perform better.
I love it; I still don’t own it due to the price issue… (it requires a lot of thought) but I know it will eventually come down. It’s like having Christmas in a bottle: those days of baking gingerbread cookies with spices, golden dust, eating pancakes with syrup and butter, and drinking chai latte.
Finally tried the Penhaligon’s line; everyone talks about how good it smells, so I looked up the ingredients. Cardamom and vanilla convinced me to try it despite hating tobacco in perfumes. But I didn’t like it 🙁 Upon leaving, it reminded me a bit of Lune Feline due to those two notes, but soon the pepper became overpowering and masked everything. By 15-20 minutes, the tobacco dominated the bottle, leaving just a sharp, strong scent. Nothing impactful, no wow factor, not gourmand, and not memorable. The worst part is that after an hour and a half, it smells like nothing, so I don’t think it’s worth the price. Rating: 5/10
Finally, I went to explore the Penhaligon’s line, and so many people talk about how good this fragrance smells that I researched the ingredients. The cardamomo and vanilla convinced me despite my total dislike of tobacco in fragrances. But I didn’t like it: in the opening, it reminded me a bit of Lune Feline, due to the vanilla and cardamomo, but quickly the intensity of the pepper overwhelmed the cardamomo and vanilla, and after 15-20 minutes, the tobacco took over everything, leaving only a strong, spicy tobacco note. It didn’t seem impactful to me, not wow, not gourmand, not memorable. The worst part is that after about an hour and a half, it disappeared from the dry down, so I don’t think it’s worth the cost. Rating: 5/10.
Changing Constance makes me angry… because I love the fragrance but the performance is one of the worst I’ve ever tried… Regarding the scent itself: It’s exquisite, well-made, and you can tell the quality of the ingredients. I smell it caramelized, but not a super-sweet caramel, just the right amount of sweetness. I also detect a salty note, like salted caramel. I also sense a spicy, smoky touch. It’s a warm, beautiful, elegant scent. Now comes my problem: it has no sillage at all; when I say nothing, I mean it’s skin-only; I can’t even smell it on myself. I had to lean in close to my skin to detect it. How long does it last? Maybe it reached 3 hours. Of course, all this was on my specific skin chemistry. What a pity because it’s an exquisite fragrance that I would have bought without hesitation, but if I can’t enjoy it myself, it’s not worth it given how expensive it is. No one is going to walk around life with their wrist near their nose just to enjoy it. Luckily I tested it with a sample, and I’m sorry it has such poor performance.
An impressive perfume; it gave me the feeling it could be a flanker like Baccarat Rouge ‘for men.’ It seemed ideal for those who love this scent but don’t see themselves wearing it because they view it as too feminine; all the notes accompanying the caramel give it more presence (especially the cardamomo), and although it remains sweet, it shifts it toward a more masculine territory, similar to what 1 Million does with amber and cinnamon. It intoxicated me, and although we were heading into summer, I wanted to buy the bottle on the spot. Luckily, I went for a walk around the mall and realized it barely lasts; its performance, as many say, is weak, so it’s a definite no for me. Still, it’s one of the best I’ve heard, a spectacular scent.
An impressive perfume; it gave me the feeling it could be a flanker like ‘Baccarat Rouge for men’. It seemed ideal for those of us who love this scent but don’t see ourselves wearing it because it feels too feminine; the notes accompanying the caramel give it more presence (especially the cardamomo), and while it remains sweet, they push it toward a more masculine territory, similar to what 1 Million does with amber and cinnamon. It narcotized me, and although I was about to buy the bottle on the spot, I realized in the mall that it barely lasts. Its performance, as many say, is scarce, so it’s a definite no for me. Still, it’s one of the best I’ve heard of; spectacular scent.
Delicious aroma but extremely scarce. It really doesn’t last long; not recommended to pay that much. A similar version in its opening and heart, spicy-citrus and sweet, is ‘Flame de Cuban,’ at a much lower price with better longevity.
Spiced caramel with a vanilla dry down, but not just any vanilla: it’s an elegant, very wearable vanilla. My favorite; I wear it all year round despite its potent scent and comments that it’s more for cool days.
My favorite perfume. I love it from start to finish, from the opening to the dry down. 100% personal enjoyment, even though it doesn’t have much sillage, it doesn’t bother me; it’s for me. I ordered a decant to try it and ended up buying the bottle because it’s an addictive scent. I thought it would be sweeter due to the praline and vanilla, and I was worried about the tobacco and black pepper notes, but here all the notes are in perfect harmony, delicious without overpowering each other. Wonderful aroma, 10/10, my top pick and favorite.
My favorite perfume. I love it from start to finish, from the opening to the dry down. 100% personal enjoyment, even though it doesn’t have much sillage, and I’m not bothered by that; it’s personal to me. I ordered a decant to try it and ended up buying the bottle because it’s addictive. I thought it would be sweeter because of the praline and vanilla, and I was scared of the tobacco and black pepper, but here all the notes are in perfect harmony, delicious without overpowering each other. Wonderful aroma 10/10, my top and favorite.
This perfume is a true delicacy. Yesterday I went to a perfumerie to buy Silky Woods by Goldfield & Banks, and as usual, I tested several. There was one that I just couldn’t stop smelling all afternoon; it was exquisite and addictive; I was completely in love. It was Changing Constance. As I always do when I like something, I looked for reviews. Many praised it, but others complained about poor performance. That initially put me off, but after thinking about it, I concluded why deprive myself of something that had me head over heels? I thought maybe it wasn’t for night outs where you want to be noticed from afar, but rather for intimate enjoyment. And here I am, with Changing Constance, the newest addition to my collection.
A refreshed autumnal combination. If I hadn’t seen the notes, I would have said it smells like nuts and ambroxan, what a simplistic take? What I mean is that it feels fresh and youthful on one side, yet warm and vanilla-infused on the other. Everything blends well, with no single note dominating, which is great. On my skin, it lasts about 7 hours.
Changing Constance, one of my favorites from the entire collection. A perfume for spice lovers, a magical scent in a dreamy bottle. It has a vibrant and cheerful opening, with huge amounts of cardamomo and a peculiar pepper note that makes it distinct. Almost from the start, you can detect the caramel, sweet but not too much thanks to the balance with salt. The dry down is fundamentally vanilla, silky and warm. To me, it’s a super beautiful scent, and since I got it, I haven’t stopped wearing it. It’s true that projection and sillage drop after 2-3 hours (and the price is high), but I think it’s a tremendously sexy scent, not the loud kind, but the kind that invites you to get closer. Personally, I enjoy that it’s not a beast, though I understand that for many the price isn’t justified. I would buy it a thousand times and invite everyone to try it.
Changing Constance is one of my absolute favorites from the entire collection. A magical scent for spice lovers, housed in a dreamy bottle. The opening is vibrant and cheerful, featuring massive amounts of cardamomo and a unique touch of pepper that makes it stand out. Almost from the start, you can detect caramel—sweet yet perfectly balanced with a salty note. The dry down is silky, warm vanilla. To me, it’s an incredibly beautiful scent that I just can’t stop wearing. It’s true that after 2-3 hours the trail fades (and the price is high), but I think it’s a tremendously sexy fragrance, the kind that invites people to come closer without being loud. I enjoy that it’s not a beast, though I understand the price isn’t justified for many. I’d buy it a thousand times and invite everyone to try it.
I tried it again today; I don’t know if they reformulated it or if the store bottle was well-macerated, but the performance improved considerably. A single spray on the shoulder was noticeable for 4-5 hours without me having to lean in, and that’s impressive because I was already wearing a potent, dense perfume. I’ll definitely investigate further; if the performance holds up, I’ll buy a bottle. I’m not much of a gourmand or sweet pastry person, but I love this scent, not for everyday wear, but to enjoy occasionally. EDIT: The perfumer is Juliette Karagueuzoglou.
I don’t know how to define it. It’s sweet and spiced, very warm, perfect for a raw winter day or night, though the spice also works well in autumn.
Spiced and vanilla. Very sweet. I’d only wear it for very special occasions. It’s fine to try women’s fragrances; they seem genderless, but in my experience, they aren’t. You can adapt it to your style, but it has a feminine heart. A faint iris note appears as it dries, which improves the overall impression.
Smells like autumn, warm and sweet. The salty caramel blend is striking and pleasant.
Smells delicious and different, but it disappears in less than 30 minutes. Too expensive for such poor longevity.
I won’t say more: it’s delicious and rich, but the longevity is terrible. It’s not worth spending so much on something that lasts an hour.
What a fraud! The perfume is delicious, and the opening and dry-down are good. It reminds me of classics like Gentleman Reserve Privé or MIB, and as it dries down, it becomes more feminine, but it’s totally unisex. The problem is that it projects less than 10 cm right after application; within 30 seconds, it’s skin scent. I’m writing this review now and can’t smell it; no one around me can smell it unless they press their nose against my skin. I don’t know, I think a perfume house shouldn’t sell this. It bothers me to write this because it smells great, but I don’t recommend it to anyone.
What a fraud! I understand the perfume is delicious; the opening is great and the dry down is better. The opening reminds me of classics like Gentleman Reservé Privé and MIB, and in the dry down it perhaps becomes more feminine, but come on, I see it as totally unisex. The problem is that it doesn’t project; truly, it doesn’t project even 10cm right after spraying, and in 30 seconds it stays skin-scent. I’m writing this review on my phone and I can’t smell it; I’ve asked people and no one smells it unless they press their nose to me. I don’t know, I think a perfume house shouldn’t sell a scent like this. It bothers me to write such a review because the aroma is amazing, but I truly don’t recommend it to anyone.
Switching from Constance EDP by Penhaligon’s. Even the name is contradictory, and for me, that contradiction has never been so perfect. It starts spicy, peppery, and sweet; that sweetness lingers throughout. Salty caramel with vanilla, wrapped in spices and a light smoke. It has a childish touch but is super sexy without trying. The evolution tells Constance’s story: birth with the freshness of cardamom and the piquancy of pepper; childhood hoarding candies and sweat from games; and adult life as a woman who smokes a pipe without losing her grace, with vanilla on her skin. Her goal is to be herself, no matter what others say. Only those who want to will appreciate her, as her trail is soft and delicate. The goat from the Portraits collection is my platonic love; the price used to forbid it, but when a special someone gifted it to me, the moments were unforgettable. However, it’s not my fragrance of choice. It’s a love letter with a touching script, but the handwriting is shaky and the ink is smudgable. If you use it for important occasions, you’ll be disappointed.
Smells absolutely delicious, like toasted nuts and Christmas caramel, but I have to be honest: the projection and sillage are weaker than a sparrow’s fart.
Smells rich, like candied nuts and Christmas candy, but I must give my honest opinion: it lasts and projects more than a sparrow’s poop.
Gourmands and I just don’t get along. It’s basically salted caramel with dulce de leche and spices; it smells good, but I can’t see myself wearing it. Nothing else to add.