Babylon

Penhaligons is a British fragrance house with roots going back to 1872, known for crafting distinctive scents that balance classic sensibility with contemporary appeal. Babylon, released in 2019, represents the brand's modern approach to feminine fragrances. Babylon opens with coriander, nutmeg, and saffron, establishing a warm spiced character that immediately signals richness and sophistication. The heart settles into cypriol oil, which adds an earthy, almost woody depth that prevents the fragrance from becoming purely sweet. The base is anchored by cedar and sandalwood, both offering dry woody support, while vanilla provides a creamy throughline that ties the composition together. The overall DNA reads as a woody amber with substantial warm spice -- substantive and complex rather than sugary. This fragrance suits someone looking for an amber that leans toward depth and character instead of sweetness. It works well as an evening scent or during cooler months, though the spice gives it enough versatility for year-round wear. Babylon pairs well with The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist.

Top: Coriander, Nutmeg, Saffron. Heart: Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha. Base: Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla.

Penhaligons Babylon belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.

Based on shared notes, Penhaligons Cairo (Cedar, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Saffron), Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Oriental Musk (Cedar, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Saffron), Lattafa Blend Of Khalta (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Saffron), Memo Paris Palais Bourbon (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Coriander) may smell similar to Babylon.

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