Babylon

Penhaligon’s Babylon dupe, inspired by the original

Penhaligon’s Babylon is a rich, opulent oud floral from the historic British house, pairing a spiced saffron and rose with a deep, resinous oud and amber base. Our interpretation carries that character in a long lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Penhaligon’s is one of Britain’s oldest perfume houses, and Babylon draws on the legendary opulence of the ancient city, blending the traditions of East and West into a rich, storytelling scent.

Bergamot and saffron open it bright and warmly spiced, a full jasmine and rose bloom into an opulent floral heart, and a base of amber and oud gives it a deep, resinous richness. It smells regal and exotic, a refined take on the classic rose and oud pairing.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We do not claim this is identical, because no interpretation is. What we have built follows the same oud floral signature of the original, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil so it projects clearly early on and lingers longer than a typical spray. A little goes a long way, and it unfolds slowly through its top, heart and base over many hours.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a rich rose and oud with real opulence. It is at its best in autumn and winter and in the evening, and it wears as a unisex fragrance.

Notes

Top: Bergamot, Saffron

Heart: Jasmine, Rose

Base: Amber, Oud

How it Smells

The opening is bright and warmly spiced, with bergamot and saffron giving a rich, slightly leathery lift.

A full jasmine and rose bloom in the heart, opulent and velvety, wrapping the spice in a classic floral warmth.

The base of amber and oud gives it a deep, resinous richness that lasts. It stays regal, warm and exotic the whole way through.

Common Questions

Is this the original fragrance?

No. It is our own interpretation of the accord, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance and does not use the same formula, but it is made in the EU to careful standards to track the character you remember.

What does Babylon smell like?

A rich oud floral of spiced saffron over a full jasmine and rose heart, with a deep amber and oud base. Regal, opulent and exotic.

Is the oud harsh?

No, it is a smooth, refined oud balanced by the rose and amber, so it feels opulent rather than medicinal.

When should I wear it?

It is at its best in autumn and winter and in the evening, when its rich depth comes through.

Is it unisex?

Yes. Its rose and oud character wears well on anyone who enjoys a rich scent.

How long does it last?

Built at a high oil concentration, it lasts a long time on skin and lingers on fabric.

Disclaimer

Penhaligon’s and Babylon are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Penhaligon’s in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.