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Babylon by Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's· 2019

Babylon

8.1189Typically ~$200

A spicy scent built around nutmeg over vanilla absolute. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyWoodySweetOrientalSmoky

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud

Scent profile

Top notes

Nutmeg Coriander Saffron

Heart notes

Base notes

Vanilla absolute Atlas cedar Ceylonese sandalwood

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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82%

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74%

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78%

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