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    Gifts of the Magi vs. Babylon

    Clearly related
    Babylon by Penhaligon's bottle

    Babylon

    Penhaligon's
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

    Is Gifts of the Magi better than Babylon?

    Babylon rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    CorianderCedarwood
    warm spicyaromaticfresh spicypowderywoody

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Gifts of the Magi and Babylon?

    Key facts: Gifts of the Magi vs. Babylon
    Gifts of the MagiBabylon
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSharra LamoureauxChristophe Raynaud
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Gifts of the Magi and Babylon smell?

    Gifts of the Magi

    Amber
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery

    Babylon

    Woody
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Gifts of the Magi and Babylon share?

    Top
    Bay LeafPink PepperThymeCorianderFougère Notes
    CorianderNutmegSaffron
    Heart
    FrankincenseOpoponaxLabdanumTolu BalsamBourbon VanillaAssam Oud
    Cypriol
    Base
    Dokha tobaccoCriollo CocoaAmberTonka BeanCedarwood
    VanillaCedarwoodSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Gifts of the Magi or Babylon?

    Community verdict: Gifts of the Magi vs. Babylon
    Gifts of the MagiBabylon
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Gifts of the Magi and Babylon?

    For anyone who's ever wanted warm, smoky, and resinous without the boutique markup, this is it. The incense-and-oud combo hits that specific sweet spot.Gifts of the Magi
    This is for someone who wants warmth without aggression. Babylon opens with real spice, saffron, nutmeg, coriander, then folds into vanilla and cedar that stays close and warm.Babylon

    The hunt

    Where to buy Gifts of the Magi and Babylon

    Best price by size: Gifts of the Magi vs. Babylon
    Gifts of the MagiBabylon
    Best offer—$301.86ecosmetics

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    About Gifts of the Magi vs. Babylon.