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A Balm Of Calm, Penhaligon's
Aromatic · 2023

A Balm Of Calm

by Penhaligon's
Rating3.9 ★ 409 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2023
Price$$$$Niche
AromaticWoodyWarm Spicy
Best for fallDaytime wear
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
topfirst impression
Clary SageLavenderCardamom
heartthe character
IrisRumGeranium
basethe foundation
SandalwoodVetiverOak

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +1 more
AromaticWoodyWarm SpicyPowderyLavenderEarthyIrisFresh Spicy
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Main accords

top 9
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Lavender
Earthy
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy

Community profile

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Season
spring
29%
summer
14%
fall
33%
winter
24%
Time of day
day
59%
night
41%

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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

LavenderCardamomClary SageIrisGeraniumRumSandalwoodVetiverOak
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Clary Sage

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In plain words

The main accords of A Balm Of Calm are aromatic and woody. It opens with Clary Sage and Lavender, reveals Iris and Rum at its heart, and dries down to Sandalwood and Vetiver. People reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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