Penhaligon's 2014 Edt

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Bayolea

Penhaligon's Bayolea is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. The fragrance opens with Lemongrass, Mandarin, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Lavender, Pepper, Neroli, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Bayolea: Favourite

Penhaligon's Bayolea is a classic barbershop scent reimagined for modern tastes. It's a crisp, green, and uniquely spicy take on fresh citrus, though opinions vary on whether the lemongrass is a brilliant twist or an overpowering element. A surprisingly polarising freshie, but unequivocally high quality.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Confident
Bayolea Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27%
Floral 9%
Fruity 4%
Green 12%
Sweet 13%
Warm 18%
Woody 16%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Fresh Spicy
81%
Woody
65%
Aromatic
60%
Warm Spicy
54%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemongrass 45% Mandarin 28% Tangerine 26%

Heart Notes

Pepper 28% Lavender 27% Neroli 23% Cardamom 22%

Base Notes

Cedar 20% Oakmoss 17% Sandalwood 16% Amber 16% Musk 16% Patchouli 15%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear. The barbershop vibe, while refined, might be too traditional for some modern formal settings, and its moderate performance prevents it from being a powerhouse date night choice.

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About

Opening with a sharp, invigorating burst of prominent lemongrass and zesty mandarin, Bayolea quickly introduces a fresh, peppery kick from cardamom and black pepper. Lavender lends an aromatic, slightly soapy edge before the base emerges with warm, earthy tones of sandalwood, patchouli, and oakmoss, rounded by a clean musk and amber. It's a journey from bright citrus to a refined, natural woody dry-down.

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