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Penhaligon's Halfeti vs Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense
Halfeti is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Cypress LeafSaffronCardamomArtemisiaBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Bulgarian RoseNutmegJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Warm spicy
77%
Aromatic
77%
Fresh spicy
73%
Leather
62%
Oud
61%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Halfeti by Penhaligon's is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Halfeti was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Cypress Leaf, Saffron, Cardamom, Artemisia, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose, Nutmeg and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk. Penhaligon`s London presents a new fragrance of their rich collection which is inspired by precious goods traded by Turkey—exotic flowers, spices, soft leather and precious materials. The fragrance was named after a small Turkish village, Halfeti, where charming Halfeti black roses bloom on the coasts of the Euphrates river. "These dark and mysterious roses are very rare and are result of unique ecological conditions in which they are grown."Halfeti is an extremely rich woody-floral fragrance whose composition is signed by perfumer Christian Provenzano. The perfume opens with a rich union of citruses, herbs and spices while blending bergamot and grapefruit with saffron, cardamom, atermisia and cypress needles. The heart develops floral notes of jasmine and Bulgarian rose combined with shades of nutmeg, while the base introduces warm aromas of leather, precious oud, cedar, sandalwood, amber, musk, tonka and vanilla.Penhaligon's Halfeti arrives in the characteristic bottle form, available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum. The fragrance is available on the official website of Penhaligon's.
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Notes
Top
CardamomBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskSaffronSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Oud
72%
Woody
66%
Powdery
61%
Musky
56%
Aromatic
54%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Oud Noir Intense by Fragrance Du Bois is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Oud Noir Intense was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Merle-Baudoin. Top notes are Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Saffron, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Fragrance Du Bois is a niche luxury perfume house born from the richest essences of nature, crafted by fifth generation perfumers from the 17th century French traditions of Grasse. All Du Bois fragrances are created using 100% pure, organic Oud oil and other sustainably-sourced ingredients.A dark fragrance which emanates danger and intrigue, Oud Noir Intense is an Eau de Parfum designed for evening wear. A marriage of spices, with hint of florals and complex woody musky notes, Oud Noir Intense's appeal is enhanced by the oud in its base.
Notes in Common
47% sharedShared (9)
SaffronCardamomBergamotJasmineAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
Only in Halfeti
Cypress LeafArtemisiaGrapefruitBulgarian RoseNutmegCedarLeatherTonka Bean
Only in Oud Noir Intense
RosePatchouli
Rating
4.21vs4.21
Ratings
5,596vs388
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2015vs2013
Which should I buy?
Halfeti is the community's favourite of the two.
- Halfeti is rated higher by the community: 4.21 from 5,596 ratings, against 4.21 from 388.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Fragrance Du Bois is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Penhaligon's is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Halfeti if you want the higher-rated option; pick Oud Noir Intense if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.