A Balm of Calm

A Balm of Calm was launched in 2023 by Penhaligon's within the Potions & Remedies collection, which brings together five apothecary-inspired eaux de parfum, referencing the world of founder William Penhaligon and his concoctions. Each fragrance in the collection is signed by a different perfumer, not disclosed for this creation. The house positions A Balm of Calm as an olfactory remedy for serenity, under the motto “Panic no more!”, evoking a lavender lullaby.

The top notes combine lavender, clary sage and cardamom, forming a soothing and slightly spicy aromatic opening. The heart develops an accord of geranium and iris, which establishes a powdery, delicate floral dimension. The base rests on a quartet of rum, sandalwood, oakwood and vetiver, bringing warmth, woody depth and a slight boozy note that anchors the composition in an enveloping, comforting register.

Within the Potions & Remedies collection, A Balm of Calm occupies the place of the soothing remedy par excellence, carried by lavender and iris. Its unisex aromatic woody floral structure makes it a fragrance suited to moments of relaxation and a return to calm, for those seeking an enveloping, reassuring composition evocative of the world of herbalism and apothecary care.