Halfeti Impression

The Verdict

If Halfeti Impression were a movie character, it would be a loud, overly enthusiastic supporting character who tries a bit too hard to be the star.

First Impressions & Dry Down

Halfeti Impression opens with a forceful blast of medicinal saffron. I get a strong, almost mentholated cardamom that verges on Vicks VapoRub, definitely harsher than the smoother opening of the original. The rose emerges pretty quickly, but it's a jammy, syrupy rose, more like rosewater candy than a fresh bloom. The oud in the base is present from the start, lending a slightly rubbery, band-aid element. It lacks the smooth depth found in Penhaligon's Halfeti. As it dries down, the leather becomes more prominent, but it has a slightly plasticky, synthetic edge.

Longevity & Projection

On my skin, I get about 6-7 hours of wear, with strong projection for the first two hours – easily two arm lengths. I wore this to a dinner party and it filled the room immediately. Applied it at 6:30 pm and could smell it faintly just before bed at 11:30 pm.