356 community ratings

Malabah (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Malabah (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Penhaligon's

2003WomenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
356 ratings

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Penhaligon's Malabah Eau de Parfum is a fresh citrus-and-spice women's scent that settles into a soft, powdery sweetness.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 250 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

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

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Earl Grey tea

Lemon Coriander

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose Ginger Cardamom Iris Nutmeg

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Amber Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Malabah (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens with Earl Grey tea, lemon and coriander, a bright and slightly tart first impression. In the heart, rose, iris, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg bring a floral note balanced by spice. The base of sandalwood, amber and musk closes it on a woody, sweet and powdery footing.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Most voters read it as feminine. Rasasi Tasmeem Men and L'Erbolario Ibisco have a close profile.