Fragrance comparison

Halfeti vs Labdanum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Halfeti

DSH Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #43,281 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Labdanum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Halfeti
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Halfeti1/4

Labdanum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Labdanum
Sillage & projection: Labdanum
Value for money: Labdanum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Halfeti

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HalfetiDSH Perfumes

LabdanumScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageLabdanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

animalic77%

musky69%

leather61%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

BlackberryBergamotBirch Tar

Heart3-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseRoseDamask RoseFrench RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish RoseCognacTobacco

Base6-8 hrs

OlibanumCambodian OudHyraxAmberNatural MuskIndian PatchouliAmbergrisAtlas Cedar

Notes

LabdanumWoody NotesAmberIncenseAmbergrisSaltWildflowersBergamotLiquor

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Halfeti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHalfetiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DSH Perfumes Halfeti reimagines the mythical black rose of southeastern Turkey as a shadowy, brooding botanical portrait. It opens with tart blackberry fruit and sharp bergamot cut through with smoky birch tar. That early smoke gives way to an enormous bouquet of six distinct roses, enriched with dark cognac, damp tob…

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Labdanum by Scent Trunk opens with salty, coastal breezes that quickly blend into warmed, honeyed resins and a hint of boozy sour cherries. Inspired by the cliffside flora of the Algarve, it offers a textured, resinous profile that feels distinct and modern on the skin. It suits those seeking an approachable but asser…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Halfeti or Labdanum?

Labdanum takes 3 of 4 categories. Halfeti is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Halfeti for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Halfeti or Labdanum?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Halfeti 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Halfeti or Labdanum?

Labdanum projects furthest (Labdanum 50/100, Halfeti 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Halfeti and Labdanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber and Ambergris.

Is Halfeti or Labdanum better for summer or winter?

Halfeti suits day or night wear; Labdanum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Halfeti and Labdanum?

Halfeti has top notes of Blackberry, Bergamot and Birch Tar, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Damask Rose and French Rose, a base of Olibanum, Cambodian Oud, Hyrax and Amber. Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris.