Halfeti Cedar vs The Calling
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Calling takes 4 of 7 categories.
Halfeti CedarChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The CallingChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Halfeti Cedar3/7
The Calling4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Halfeti Cedar
- Community sentiment
- Halfeti Cedar
- Longevity
- The Calling
- Sillage & projection
- The Calling
- Value for money
- The Calling
- Versatility
- The Calling
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Halfeti Cedar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Halfeti CedarPenhaligon'sThe CallingPhuong DangWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1,054 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 15%Had 6%Want 80%
Category winnerHalfeti CedarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
25%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
878 votes
29%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
29%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerHalfeti CedarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Calling
SillageThe Calling
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe CallingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
rum69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
chocolate77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumSaffronPeachCardamom
Heart
Virginia CedarDried FruitsCinnamonMineral notesImmortelle
Base
Atlas CedarVanillaTonka BeanLabdanumPatchouli
Top
RumLavenderPink PepperCardamomCuminGreen MangoCypress
Heart
Guaiac WoodCinnamonSaffronClary SageCarnation
Base
ChocolateTobaccoCaramelVanillaSandalwoodLabdanumMuskPapyrus
InformationalShared notesRum, Saffron, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring15
Summer8
Fall100
Winter62
Day55
Night100
Category winnerThe CallingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#639
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews178
Overall rank#4,679
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerHalfeti CedarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHalfeti Cedar is a rich woody spicy scent built around rum, dried fruit, cedar, warm spice and a sweet ambered base. On skin it often reads bold and polished, with a boozy opening that moves toward syrupy fruit, vanilla, tonka and dry cedar. It suits cooler weather best and is usually noticed. Sample first if strong c…
Reviews →The Calling by Phuong Dang delivers a bold, woody spicy profile built around dark chocolate and tobacco. It features an punchy opening of rum and green mango that settles into a resinous, warm heart. Best suited for cooler evenings, this unisex scent offers a complex, unconventional experience for those who appreciate…
Reviews →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 Cedar or The Calling?
The Calling takes 4 of 7 categories. Halfeti Cedar is rated 4.00/5 from 1,054 votes; The Calling is rated 3.82/5 from 164 votes. Choose Halfeti Cedar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Calling for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Halfeti Cedar or The Calling?
The Calling lasts longest (The Calling 85/100, Halfeti Cedar 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Halfeti Cedar or The Calling?
The Calling projects furthest (The Calling 78/100, Halfeti Cedar 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Halfeti Cedar and The Calling smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Saffron, Cardamom and Cinnamon.
Is Halfeti Cedar or The Calling better for summer or winter?
For summer, Halfeti Cedar is the stronger pick. For winter, Halfeti Cedar is the stronger pick. The Calling suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Halfeti Cedar and The Calling?
Halfeti Cedar has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Peach and Cardamom, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Dried Fruits, Cinnamon and Mineral notes, a base of Atlas Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. The Calling has top notes of Rum, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon, Saffron and Clary Sage, a base of Chocolate, Tobacco, Caramel and Vanilla.
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