Malabah
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its luxurious blend and versatility, while others find it a tad generic and headache-inducing. It's a modern citrus-woody with a cosy edge that tries to please everyone.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 21% |
| Floral | 9% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 10% | 9% |
| Sweet | 15% | 20% |
| Warm | 28% | 23% |
| Woody | 13% | 12% |
| Earthy | 5% | 7% |
| Animalic | 10% | 11% |
| Fresh | 20% | 20% |
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Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base 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
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh-spicy-woody accords make it perfectly suited for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. While versatile enough for casual and some date settings, it's not quite bold enough for formal events or light enough for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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