A Balm Of Calm
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
A supremely tranquil iris-lavender blend, A Balm Of Calm is a contemporary Penhaligon's with powdery elegance and gentle, woody depth. Perfect for moments of quiet confidence and understated sophistication.
This Comme des Garçons collaboration is a divisive beast: some hail it as a cheap niche gem, a love-letter to violet and woods. Others find it a confused, synthetic mess. It's a proper either-you-get-it-or-you-don't situation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 4% |
| Floral | 20% | 25% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 16% | 8% |
| Sweet | 14% | 12% |
| Warm | 14% | 15% |
| Woody | 27% | 28% |
| Earthy | 11% | 18% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 13% | 13% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The blend of powdery iris, lavender, and sandalwood suits cool spring and crisp autumn days, while its moderate warmth and freshness make it wearable in milder winters but less ideal in summer heat.
Occasions
The gentle projection and serene, non-intrusive character make it excellent for the office and casual wear, while its subtle complexity lends itself to intimate settings but is too soft for sport or high-formality occasions.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work for casual or date settings without being overpowering. The unique, somewhat 'challenging' opening and woody, earthy drydown make it less suited for formal or office environments, where a more universally appealing scent is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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