Babylon by Penhaligon's
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Babylon 2019

DennisO
09/12/2024 - 05:05 AM
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Oud Save the Gentlemen

This fragrance is a journey into oriental worlds.
When you spray it on, you get the full load of spices saffron / nutmeg without it being pungent or biting.

In the dry down, a very mature vanilla note emerges, a vanilla that is not too sweet or cheesy, rather a little smoky and dark. This is later joined by a woody note of oud / cedar wood, very mysterious and smooth.

In my opinion, this fragrance is best suited for fall.

I personally find Babylon slightly better balanced than the Oud Save the King Eau de Parfum and also more masculine.
The bottle and the packaging are very beautiful and high quality and the spray head is top.

Even though no oud is listed, this fragrance has oud vibes.

If you have no experience with oud fragrances and don't want to go down the animalic route, I can recommend this fragrance as a door opener.
1 Comment
MarjoryMarjory 5 months ago
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I think the statement about the not-but-yet-oud is very apt! I think that makes the fragrance very wearable for women too.