The Blazing Mr Sam
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
The Blazing Mr Sam vs. Balm - Holy Metal
Is The Blazing Mr Sam better than Balm - Holy Metal?
The Blazing Mr Sam rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
WoodyFresh Spicy
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 The Blazing Mr Sam and Balm - Holy Metal?
| The Blazing Mr Sam | Balm - Holy Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Perfume Balm |
| Launched | 2018 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | — |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Blazing Mr Sam and Balm - Holy Metal smell?
The Blazing Mr Sam
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Vanilla
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balm - Holy Metal
Woody
Aromatic
Metallic
Musky
Smoky
Amber
Balsamic
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Blazing Mr Sam and Balm - Holy Metal share?
Top
CardamomCinnamon
CypressSage
Heart
Black PepperSaffronCumin
Metallic NotesIncense
Base
TobaccoVanillaSilent CedarPatchouli
Woody NotesWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Blazing Mr Sam or Balm - Holy Metal?
| The Blazing Mr Sam | Balm - Holy Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Blazing Mr Sam and Balm - Holy Metal?
The Blazing Mister Sam is not subtle, and it knows it. The spice load up front is significant, making this a cold-weather essential. The tobacco and vanilla in the base rescue things from pure.The Blazing Mr Sam
This one breathes cold. The incense heart is cool, almost mineral, not the warm temple smoke you'd expect. Some find it meditative. Others find it too still. That's the trade.Balm - Holy Metal
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