A Balm Of Calm by Penhaligon's
Men Women 2023
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Description
A Balm Of Calm by Penhaligon's is a fragrance from the olfactory family for men and women, launched in 2023. The top notes are lavender, chamomile, and cardamom; the heart notes are iris, rum, and geranium; the base notes are sandalwood, vetiver, and oak.
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Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
iris
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Base
sandalwood
Community
341 votes
- Positive 71%
- Negative 7.9%
- Neutral 21%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,017 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
341 votes
Season
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402 votes
Time of day
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201 votes
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Fragrance profile
About A Balm Of Calm
A Balm Of Calm by Penhaligon’s is a fragrance from the olfactory family for men and women, launched in 2023. The top notes are lavender, chamomile, and cardamom; the heart notes are iris, rum, and geranium; the base notes are sandalwood, vetiver, and oak.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
143 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
140 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
179 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
140 votes
Have you worn A Balm Of Calm?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
AdamH
Smells great, very rich. But I can’t shake the feeling that it smells like JPG Le Beau. I can’t quite tell if it’s the iris blended with rum giving it a soft coconut vibe. I don’t detect any of the listed notes except for those two.
Jadixi
Love at first sniff. While the notes sound good on paper, the real scent is something else: incredibly good and balanced. It’s soft, soapy, and powdery all at once, lasting 8-9 hours on my skin with moderate projection—perfect for someone who doesn’t want to be loud. The sweet opening is gorgeous, then it dries down to leave talc-like touches without losing the sweetness. It evokes calm and tranquility, and the name fits perfectly. It has nothing to do with Le Beau Le Parfum; maybe the sweet opening reminds you of something, but beyond that, it’s a unique aroma. It’s unisex, though it leans more masculine. The more I smell it, the more I’m hooked. It’s already my signature scent in a week, and I wish the bottle were eternal, what a crazy perfume. If you’re looking for something pleasant, versatile, and memorable, this is your option.
Jadixi
Love at first sniff. Even though the notes are well-described, you wouldn’t expect it to smell this good and be so balanced. It’s soft, soapy, and powdery all at once, with good longevity (lasts 8-9 hours on my skin) and moderate projection, perfect for something that isn’t loud. The sweet opening is wonderful, then it dries down to leave talc-like touches without losing the sweetness. It evokes tranquility and calm: they could not have chosen a better name. Does it resemble Le Beau Le Parfum? Absolutely not; maybe the initial sweet touch reminds you of something, but beyond that, it’s unique. I agree it’s unisex, though it takes a more masculine path. The more I smell it, the more I like it. It’s already my signature scent in a week, and I wish the bottle were infinite, what a crazy perfume. If you’re looking for something pleasant, versatile, and memorable, this is your best option.