“At once remote and all around.” What earthly magic lays behind the stories of Babylon? What mysteries of Mesopotamia lie untold? An antique den of iniquity, or the majestic wonder of the ancient world?
A totem of civilization, the fruit of mankind’s divinely-inspired towering into the skies and the world’s own potential. Humanity and Nature at the apotheosis of symbiosis. A city of lush plantations and laws. The epicentre of an empire, with the mathematical miracles of Palaces, Temples and Gates. The confluence of imagination, engineering and design? Nobody really knows. And so the mystery grows …
A decadent warmth is bathed in vanilla. And otherwise powerful and deep textures, are crafted into a whole that is endlessly voluptuous and smooth. Distinguished notes of sandalwood and cedar are brought to life with saffron and nutmeg, the blend permeated with the addictive scent of vanilla. Quietly reminiscent of the reassuring smell of the divine.
Trade Routes
The collection comprises fragrances that are inspired by the luxurious and decadent commodities which were traded through London’s historic docks at the turn of the 19th Century. The rarest treasures from the far flung corners of the world piled up in abundance on the quays and every day more and more arrived. The warehouses were full with feathers, spices, silk, rare woods, tea, animal skins, fine porcelain, precious metals and gems. London was in a frenzy. London was the warehouse of the world. The preciousness and elegance of the goods that were traded on the London Docks inspired Penhaligon's to create their fragrance collection "Trade Routes".
