The Bewitching Yasmine
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
The Bewitching Yasmine vs. Chimaera
The Bewitching Yasmine peaks in winter, while Chimaera belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Bewitching Yasmine | Chimaera | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Bewitching Yasmine
Warm Spicy
Oud
Vanilla
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Aromatic
Chimaera
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Aromatic
Tobacco
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomCoffee
SaffronTolu BalsamBlack PepperBay LeafThymeLemonEarthy Notes
Heart
Jasmine SambacFrankincense
HoneyCarnationPeonyRed PepperSageIrisBlack Magnolia
Base
Tahitian VanillaLaotian Oud
CaramelOudTobaccoLeatherBenzoinCanadian BalsamPatchouliLabdanumCashmere WoodPine Tree
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Bewitching Yasmine | Chimaera | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The name suggests witchcraft, but this is really about precision. The coffee-cardamom jolt upfront is bracing, not for the faint-hearted. If you want pretty, look elsewhere.The Bewitching Yasmine
The saffron-leather opening isn't polite. It grabs. But give it 20 minutes, the honey, the tolu, the smoke underneath, and you'll understand why people who know, know.Chimaera