Halfeti
Saffron, cardamom, bergamot — read like that it sounds simple. Penhaligon's Halfeti is not.
Released
2015
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
House from
United Kingdom
Retail
$290
Rated
4.22/5
How it moves
Saffron, cardamom, bergamot and grapefruit hit first, the way an opening line should. Bulgarian Rose, nutmeg and jasmine are where it actually lives. What is left hours later is agarwood (oud), leather, sandalwood, amber and Tonka Bean, and that is the part people follow you for.
What wearers say
4.22 out of 5 across 5,183 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- A rich saffron-rose-oud blend widely called a crowd-pleaser and strong performer for cooler weather.
- Frequently praised as versatile and luxurious, though some feel it smells similar to many Middle-Eastern orientals.
- Excellent longevity and projection, with a spicy, leathery drydown many find addictive.
Who made it
Christian Provenzano composed it in 2015, for Penhaligon's in United Kingdom. Named after a Turkish village on the Euphrates, Halfeti fuses saffron, rose and oud into Penhaligon's most popular modern oriental.
Wear it for less
There are 14 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $19 — $271 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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HalfetiPearl Fragrance 50ml $19 −$271 - 02
Beard OilThe Dupe Spot 30ml $19 −$271 - 03
HalfetiCopycat Fragrances 100ml $29 −$261 - 04
HalfetiThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$258 - 05
The Essence VaultThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$258 - 06
HalfetiThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$258 - 07 A AnkaraNoted Aromas 100ml $33 −$257
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482Blossom Perfumery 100ml $34 −$256 - 09
Halfeti #362The Dupe Spot 100ml $36 −$254 - 10
MohraLattafa 100ml $40 −$250 - 11
TigerRayhaan $40 −$250 - 12
GökselMod Fragrances $45 −$245 - 13
MonopolyHK Perfumes 100ml $89 −$201 - 14
RumkalePerfume Parlour 120ml $146 −$144
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- What smells like Penhaligon's Halfeti?
- We list 14 bottles built to smell like it, including Halfeti by Pearl Fragrance, Beard Oil by The Dupe Spot, Halfeti by Copycat Fragrances and Halfeti by The Essence Vault.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Penhaligon's Halfeti?
- Halfeti by Pearl Fragrance, at $19 for 50ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Penhaligon's Halfeti is listed at $290. The bottles that smell like it run from $19 to $146.
- Who made Penhaligon's Halfeti?
- It was composed by Christian Provenzano, released in 2015 for Penhaligon's.