Bayolea Eau de Toilette bottle Bayolea
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2014 Year 2024
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Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum bottle Aqua Memorabilis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Penhaligon's Bayolea is a classic barbershop scent reimagined for modern tastes. It's a crisp, green, and uniquely spicy take on fresh citrus, though opinions vary on whether the lemongrass is a brilliant twist or an overpowering element. A surprisingly polarising freshie, but unequivocally high quality.
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Our Verdict - Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum
This Jovoy release is sending out mixed signals, making it a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some reckon it's a stellar, grown-up citrus for summer, while others are left scratching their heads, calling it generic or even a bit nasty. Definitely one to try before you buy, if you want to avoid a shocker.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27% 26%
Floral 8% 11%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 11% 5%
Sweet 12% 12%
Warm 18% 20%
Woody 16% 21%
Earthy 12% 11%
Animalic 4% 4%
Fresh 20% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bayolea EdT
Aqua Memorabilis EdP

Notes

Only in Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Lemongrass 45% Mandarin 28% Tangerine 26%
Only in Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum
Bitter Orange 39% Clementine 38% Grapefruit 23%
Shared Notes
Pepper 28% vs 61%
Only in Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Lavender 27% Neroli 23% Cardamom 22%
Only in Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum
Violet 39%
Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 24%
Sandalwood 16% vs 16%
Amber 15% vs 15%
Musk 15% vs 15%
Only in Bayolea Eau de Toilette
Oakmoss 17% Patchouli 15%
Only in Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 28%

Accords

Bayolea Eau de Toilette Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
81%
Fresh Spicy
58%
65%
Woody
79%
60%
Aromatic
56%
Powdery
48%
46%
Lavender
Earthy
46%
45%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
81%
58%
Woody shared
65%
79%
Aromatic shared
60%
56%
48%
46%
46%
45%

Performance

Bayolea Eau de Toilette Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bayolea Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear. The barbershop vibe, while refined, might be too traditional for some modern formal settings, and its moderate performance prevents it from being a powerhouse date night choice.

Aqua Memorabilis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its versatile citrus and woody profile makes it suitable for most casual and office settings, as many reviews suggest an 'all-rounder' quality. The polarizing nature with some finding it 'generic' or 'designer cheap' means it might not hit the mark for formal occasions or intimate dates where something more unique might be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
86%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Pepper, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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