The One Eau de Parfum bottle The One
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The One Eau de Parfum
A masterful blend of tobacco, amber, and spice that radiates warmth and sophistication. The One EDP is a modern classic for the man who wants to be remembered-deep, inviting, and impossible to mistake for anything else.
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Our Verdict - Malabah Eau de Parfum
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 15%
Floral 8% 9%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 11% 10%
Sweet 13% 15%
Warm 36% 28%
Woody 12% 13%
Earthy 7% 5%
Animalic 4% 10%
Fresh 20% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The One EdP
Malabah EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coriander 31% vs 25%
Only in The One Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 38% Basil 31%
Only in Malabah Eau de Parfum
Lemon 40% Tea 35%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 35% vs 21%
Ginger 34% vs 26%
Only in The One Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 30%
Only in Malabah Eau de Parfum
Nutmeg 20% Rose 18% Orris 14%
Shared Notes
Amber 34% vs 34%
Only in The One Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 35% Cedar 30%
Only in Malabah Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 34% Musk 32%

Accords

The One Eau de Parfum Malabah Eau de Parfum
80%
Fresh Spicy
100%
95%
Amber
46%
70%
Citrus
91%
70%
Aromatic
77%
45%
Fresh
76%
60%
Warm Spicy
67%
Green
55%
Powdery
54%
Rose
52%
50%
Sweet
50%
Woody
47%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
100%
Amber shared
95%
46%
Citrus shared
70%
91%
Aromatic shared
70%
77%
Fresh shared
45%
76%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
67%
55%
54%
52%
50%
Woody shared
50%
47%

Performance

The One Eau de Parfum Malabah Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The One Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The blend of warm amber, sweet tobacco and spice makes The One EDP ideal for fall and winter, while the aromatic citrus top keeps it wearable in spring. The richness and warmth may become heavy in hot summer weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm, enveloping, and slightly sweet tobacco-amber character is romantic and inviting, perfect for date night, but its moderate projection lets it work for casual or even office use. Too rich for sports or high-heat activity.

Malabah Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Amber, Ginger notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The One Eau de Parfum
Malabah Eau de Parfum
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