Penhaligon's Babylon: released in 2019, woody, vanilla and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Babylon dupe we found is Afnan Turathi Brown — 85% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Babylon dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Babylon | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Turathi Brown | 85% | about $35* (−88%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 83% | about $35* (−88%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac | 81% | about $25* (−91%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold | 79% | about $35* (−88%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | PARIS CORNER Khair Fusion | 78% | about $30* (−89%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
A warmer take on the rich vanilla and spice profile of Penhaligon's Babylon, featuring a dense woody dry-down.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Penhaligon's Babylon, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 844 community ratings.
Brings a bold warm spicy and vanilla richness reminiscent of the heavy base notes in Penhaligon's Babylon.
It shares its warm spicy and vanilla accords with Penhaligon's Babylon, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,138 community ratings.
Leans into similar woody and resinous territory as Penhaligon's Babylon, anchored by a deep amber sweetness.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Penhaligon's Babylon, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 421 community ratings.
Shares a similar rich vanilla and warm spicy warmth reminiscent of Penhaligon's Babylon, offering a slightly sweeter profile.
It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Penhaligon's Babylon, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,844 community ratings.
Presents a sweet and spiced complexity that sits comfortably in the same family as Penhaligon's Babylon.
It shares its powdery, vanilla and woody accords with Penhaligon's Babylon, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,241 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's Babylon.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Penhaligon's Babylon.
Afnan Turathi Brown, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's Babylon itself sells from €245 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Turathi Brown saves you about $365 a year against Penhaligon's Babylon. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Penhaligon's Babylon notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-06.