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Bayolea

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Penhaligon's Bayolea is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. Bayolea opens with Mandarin, Lemongrass, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Neroli, Lavender, Pepper, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Penhaligon's's Bayolea carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Confident
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Bayolea Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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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