NutmegOpens with
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaHeart
VanillaDries down to
Christophe RaynaudThe nose · 127 fragrances · also made L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Penhaligon's · Sold as unisex
Babylon
The bustling aroma of an oriental bazaar where the air is thick with the scents of spices, incense, and warm wood.
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BabylonPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessSantal Boisé · VersaceMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Babylon, launched by Penhaligon's in 2019 and crafted by Christophe Raynaud, is a fragrance that evokes the warmth of ancient spice markets. It opens with the fresh spiciness of nutmeg and saffron before transitioning into a heart of coriander and cypriol oil or nagarmotha. The base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, and cedar create a rich blend of earthy and woody warmth, making it a unisex scent that feels both lasting and modern.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a slow reveal — the fresh spicy notes will greet you initially before giving way to the rich vanilla and woody base. It pairs well with cooler weather but can be worn year-round due to its balanced warmth.
Fig. 01 — Babylon, Penhaligon's
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Designer Penhaligon's
More from the house · founded 1869 · United Kingdom
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 6%.