Penhaligon's · 2003
Malabah
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Malabah by Penhaligon's is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Malabah was launched in 2003. Top notes are Lemon, Tea and Coriander; middle notes are Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Rose and Orris Root; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Penhaligon's is an English niche perfumery founded in 1870, best known today for the Portraits line, narrative-heavy scents named after a fictional family, plus the Halfeti, Babylon and traditional Trade Routes ranges. Scendira lists 48 live Penhaligon's perfumes, avg 3., priced $45-$350 (avg $227.41). The catalogue is unisex-heavy (25 unisex, 12 masculine, 9 feminine). Top families are Fresh (18), Gourmand (9), Woody (5), Floral (5) and Warm & Amber (5), with accord signature Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Fresh, Floral. Standout live picks include The Blazing Mr Sam (spiced incense, smoky woods, warm tobacco), The Manoeuvres of the Baroness (powdery cream and orange blossom on soft sandalwood), Changing Constance (salted caramel tea, cardamom warmth, vanilla smoke), Babylon (smoky spiced wood, sweet vanilla haze), and Halfeti Leather (smoky leather satchel, plum and warm spices).
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