Penhaligon's 2019 EDP

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Babylon

by Christophe Raynaud

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Penhaligon's Babylon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Christophe Raynaud. Babylon opens with Nutmeg, Saffron, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Penhaligon's's Babylon carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A decadent, spicy-woody vanilla that radiates opulence and sophisticated mystery. Babylon stands out with enveloping warmth and just enough sweetness, perfect for colder nights and those who crave rich, grown-up gourmand woods.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
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Babylon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Babylon's creamy vanilla and prominent sandalwood, coupled with rich spices, make it ideal for fall and winter when warmth and opulence shine. The intensity and sweetness may overwhelm in summer, but it performs well in the chill of spring or cool evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its pronounced warmth, vanilla, and woody character suit evening, formal, and date settings where its richness can be appreciated. It is less suited for sport or hot office days due to intensity and projection.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Babylon Eau de Parfum by Penhaligon's is a masterful blend where saffron and nutmeg swirl through a haze of creamy sandalwood and lush vanilla. The opening glows with golden spice, quickly melting into an opulent heart of earthy cypriol and woods. Vanilla and sandalwood dominate the base, their richness woven with a powdery, almost resin-like softness. The result is a deeply comforting yet distinctly polished fragrance, both mysterious and welcoming, wrapping the wearer in an aura of sweet spice, woods, and exotic warmth.

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