{"product_id":"penhaligons-halfeti-eau-de-parfum-sample","title":"Penhaligon's Halfeti Eau de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalfeti is Penhaligon's tale of love in moonlight, with a nod to the legendary black rose of the riverbank, and Christian Provenzano composed it in 2015. Grapefruit, bergamot, Levantine spice, rose and an oud accord are listed as one group, with no top, heart or base. A scent shaped as a tangle is best judged on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapefruit, Bergamot, Levantine spice, Rose, Oud accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus with shadows\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit and bergamot are the brightest voices in the list, bitter, juicy and clean. In Halfeti they stand next to spice and an oud accord, so the brightness is a contrast, not a freshness. The brand gives no order, so picture all five notes mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA rose that has been spiced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose carries the idea, the black rose of the brand's story. Beside Levantine spice it grows warmer and less sweet than usual, nearer to dark red petals than pink ones. The spice stops it from going soft or powdery, which fits the mysterious mood the brand describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOud for depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn oud accord stands for the dark, resinous, woody side of oud. It gives the citrus and the rose something to lean on and lends the blend its night weight, without making it heavy. It also holds the rose back from drifting towards sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry Halfeti in the evening or in cooler weather, when spice and oud have room. Place it lightly on wrists and neck and see how long the citrus holds its edge against the rose. As an Eau de Parfum it is dense, so a light hand suits it and heavy use only crowds the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists it for women and men alike. Good for anyone who likes rose without sweetness, enjoys spice and dark woods, and wants a perfume with atmosphere. If you are after something light, green or clean, this is not it, because Halfeti asks to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Penhaligon's Halfeti as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose, oud and spice together can be thrilling or overwhelming, depending on skin and mood. A perfume with real presence is a bigger commitment as a 100 ml bottle. Ten millilitres lets you wear it on a few evenings and decide whether the black rose is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the black rose in the story?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story mentions the legendary black rose of the riverbank. In the scent itself, rose is joined by spice, grapefruit and an oud accord, so the black rose belongs to the story and is not a listed note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the decant?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 ml of Halfeti Eau de Parfum, filled by FragranceGems from the original bottle into a glass spray vial and labelled by us. It is not a brand sample and Penhaligon's is not involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich spices are in it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand says Levantine spice without listing individual spices, so we do not either. It does say that spice and rose are tangled with grapefruit and oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is it for, women or men?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. The brand lists it as unisex, under fragrances for her and for him, and liking rose, spice and an oud accord is a matter of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penhaligon's","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693369884826,"sku":"DG-PEN-HALFETI-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693369917594,"sku":"DG-PEN-HALFETI-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693332365466,"sku":"DG-PEN-HALFETI-010ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/penhaligons-halfeti-eau-de-parfum-sample.jpg?v=1791395734","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/penhaligons-halfeti-eau-de-parfum-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}