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    Halfeti vs. Pastel Oud

    Halfeti by Penhaligon's bottle

    Halfeti

    Penhaligon's
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Very similar
    Pastel Oud by The Merchant of Venice bottle

    Pastel Oud

    The Merchant of Venice
    Eau de Parfum2024
    New comparison

    Pastel Oud rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Halfeti vs. Pastel Oud
    HalfetiPastel Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoJordi Fernández
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Halfeti

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Leather
    Powdery
    Amber

    Pastel Oud

    Fruity
    Leather
    Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Oud
    Yellow Floral
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cypress LeafBergamotGrapefruitCypressSaffronCardamomArtemisia
    PlumArtemisiaRosemary
    Heart
    Bulgarian RoseJasmineNutmeg
    FreesiaLeatherYlang-Ylang
    Base
    Agarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMuskWhite Musk
    OudGuaiac WoodVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Halfeti vs. Pastel Oud
    HalfetiPastel Oud
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Here's the thing about oud: it can go animalic, dirty, borderline unwearable. Pastel Oud doesn't. This is oud cleaned up, present but polite, woody without the barnyard. The leather keeps it grounded.Pastel Oud