Launched in 2023, A Balm of calm is built around a clear intention: to capture a feeling of serenity through lavender and sandalwood, reinforced by a palo santo accord meant to convey well-being and relaxation. Juliette Karagueuzoglou approaches that idea with a precise hand, shaping an aromatic, fougère and woody composition that feels polished and contemporary while still acknowledging the structure of the classic fougère tradition.
The opening moves in with clary sage, lavender and cardamom. Clary sage brings a dry herbal clarity, lavender sets the tone with its familiar aromatic cleanliness, and cardamom adds a cool spice that keeps the fragrance from feeling overly formal or conventional. From the very first moments, it suggests composure and space, the kind of calm that feels physical as much as emotional.
At the heart, iris, rum and geranium deepen the perfume without disturbing its balance. Iris lends a refined powdery texture, present yet controlled; rum introduces warmth with restraint rather than sweetness; and geranium keeps the composition lifted with a green, slightly floral edge. This is where the fragrance finds its personality: calm, but not vague; comforting, yet clearly structured and intentional.
The base of sandalwood, vetiver and oak anchors that mood in a measured woody drydown. Sandalwood softens the outline with a smooth, almost creamy dryness, vetiver preserves the fragrance’s clean backbone, and oak leaves a steady, grounded impression. The result is a unisex Eau de Parfum that wears with quiet assurance, offering a recognisable sense of calm, intimacy and ease rather than spectacle.
100 ml
A Balm of calm is a unisex Eau de Parfum by Penhaligon's shaped around a feeling of serenity. Lavender and sandalwood define its aromatic, fougère and woody character, lifted by fresh spice, softened florals and a composed, quietly comforting base.
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Description
Olfactory information
Fragrance families
- Aromatic, Fougère, Woody
Top notes
- clary sage, lavender, cardamom
Heart notes
- iris, rum, geranium
Base notes
- sandalwood, vetiver, oak
Product details
Perfumer
- Juliette Karagueuzoglou
Gender
- Unisex
Size
- 100 ml
Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
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