Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm: released in 2023, aromatic, woody and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm dupe we found is Lalique L'Insoumis — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $260 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique L'Insoumis | 82% | about $30 (−88%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Liam | 78% | about $35 (−87%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | House of Brandt London Fog | 76% | about $75 (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Bibbi Paris Ghost of Tom | 73% | about $70 (−73%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Sospiro Perfumes Farsa | 76% | about $145 (−44%) | 8h vs 5h | 9/10 |
This fragrance shares a similar aromatic and woody character, offering a sophisticated, earthy profile that feels reminiscent of the Penhaligon's composition.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,280 community ratings.
A warm and spicy alternative that leans into similar aromatic territory, providing a cozy, inviting scent profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,702 community ratings.
With its focus on aromatic and fresh spicy notes, this fragrance offers a similar mood to the reference, feeling like a lighter, more casual interpretation.
It shares its fresh spicy, powdery and woody accords with Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 521 community ratings.
This scent captures a similar woody and aromatic essence, evoking a clean yet grounded atmosphere that aligns with the spirit of the reference.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 188 community ratings.
This fragrance leans into similar aromatic and woody territory, offering a complex and refined scent profile that mirrors the reference's sophisticated structure.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 74 community ratings.
Lalique L'Insoumis, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm.
Sospiro Perfumes Farsa, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm.
Lalique L'Insoumis, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm itself sells from €160 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique L'Insoumis saves you about $340 a year against Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sospiro Perfumes Farsa comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's A Balm Of Calm notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.