98 community ratings

A Balm of Calm

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10

Community score
98 ratings

Penhaligon's A Balm of Calm is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a powdery, creamy softness, suited to quiet, relaxed days.

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Skunky's take: I wandered into a flower garden and I am not leaving.

How does it perform?

From 75 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Sandalwood Iris Geranium Rum Bergamot Lavender

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Fougère

What does A Balm of Calm smell like?

Most voters recommend fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear but sits comfortably in the daytime and at the office too. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine.

Jasmine and iris set a floral, powdery base, and sandalwood adds a creamy, woody warmth to it. Bergamot and lavender bring a fougère feel, while geranium adds a spicy touch. Rum deepens the sweetness a little.