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Penhaligon's

Halfeti

EDP · 2015

Halfeti by Penhaligon's

Olfactive Profile

Rose · Oud · Spicy · Floral

Note Pyramid

The composition

Composed by Christian Provenzano. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

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Top notes

the opening
  • Bergamot
    Bergamot
  • Cypress
    Cypress
  • Cardamom
    Cardamom

Heart notes

the soul
  • Black Rose
    Black Rose
  • Jasmine
    Jasmine
  • Tulip
  • Violet
    Violet

Base notes

the trail
  • Oud
    Oud
  • Leather
    Leather
  • Tonka
  • Vanilla
    Vanilla

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyFloral Oriental

Main accords

RoseOudSpicyFloral

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.

Textures

  • — Damp silk
  • — Crushed velvet
  • — Wet stone
  • — Warm wax
  • — Spun sugar
  • — Tonka resin

Materials

Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Vanilla pod · Amber resin · Toasted oak

Atmosphere

The room

A love letter half-burned on a marble counter

Weather

The air

Soft June evening before a storm

Interior Design

Faded European romance

Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain

Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Lisbon.

Literary Match

Duras — The Lover

Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras

In one line

Penhaligon's

Halfeti — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Available samples.

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