Malabah
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blue de Chance
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive scent for the Penhaligon's faithful, Malabah is often described as a sophisticated lemon and ginger tea. Love it or hate it, its fleeting nature is its biggest flaw, leaving many wishing for more potency and longevity from this intriguing spice blend.
Skip this one. Despite the promise of a well-known original, Blue de Chance is a deeply disappointing blue fragrance. It's aggressively synthetic, smells cheap, and performs terribly. There are far better, and frankly cheaper, alternatives out there. A resounding no from us.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 21% |
| Floral | 9% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 10% | 6% |
| Sweet | 15% | 11% |
| Warm | 28% | 24% |
| Woody | 13% | 16% |
| Earthy | 5% | 9% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| Fresh | 20% | 24% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and non-overpowering profile makes it perfect for office or casual wear, as noted by many reviewers. The poor longevity and soft sillage mean it's unlikely to offend, but also doesn't project enough for formal events or bold date nights.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given the poor longevity and generally synthetic, unpleasant smell reported by many, this isn't suitable for most occasions. While 'blue' fragrances typically offer versatility, this particular scent's execution limits its wearability to very casual, non-committal settings where it might quickly fade or be unnoticed.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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