Halfeti Penhaligon's 2015

To be honest, I didn’t really care for Penhaligon’s - my impression was that the house was old fashioned, outdated and irrelevant. Or maybe it was just the bottles and their bow ties? But I was told to try Halfeti and instantly fell in love. I hadn’t found a rose/oud combination that I liked (some were too jammy, others too animalic), but this is just phenomenal. Spicy, warm, slightly sweet and floral, but still very masculine. The sales associate at the store gave me a fabric that she sprayed generously, which lasted at least a week. The dry down revealed a soft patchouli base that I love smelling every time I open the closet door. Expect to receive compliments galore with this beauty.