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    Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil vs. Halfeti

    Very similar
    Halfeti by Penhaligon's bottle

    Halfeti

    Penhaligon's
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Halfeti rates higher with the community, while Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil vs. Halfeti
    Ode on Melancholy Perfume OilHalfeti
    ConcentrationPerfume OilEau de Parfum
    Launched20192015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasChristian Provenzano
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil

    Woody
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Halfeti

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Leather
    Powdery
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Cypress LeafBergamotGrapefruitCypressSaffronCardamomArtemisia
    Heart
    Patchouli
    Bulgarian RoseJasmineNutmeg
    Base
    CedarSandalwoodCypriol
    Agarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMuskWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil vs. Halfeti
    Ode on Melancholy Perfume OilHalfeti
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is for people who want depth over projection. The smoky Cypriol is the whole point, not everyone gets it, but those who do find something that stays with them long after others have faded.Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
    Halfeti is uncompromising in its richness and complexity. The cumin and oud give it an edge that polarises, but the rose and vanilla prevent it from tipping into darkness.Halfeti