Halfeti Leather vs Improved Silence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Halfeti Leather takes 3 of 4 categories.
Halfeti LeatherChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Improved SilenceChoose it for a almond and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Halfeti Leather3/4
Improved Silence1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Halfeti Leather
- Sillage & projection
- Halfeti Leather
- Value for money
- Improved Silence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Halfeti Leather
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Halfeti LeatherPenhaligon'sImproved SilenceRoadsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 1,183 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
27%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
905 votes
22%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHalfeti Leather
SillageHalfeti Leather
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImproved SilenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
leather92%
fresh spicy84%
smoky77%
woody69%
fruity61%
almond100%
violet92%
powdery84%
woody77%
nutty69%
floral61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumCardamomLavenderCitrusesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
NutmegRoseCinnamonCuminVioletJasmine
Base
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)IncenseCedarPatchouli
Top
LavenderCitruses
Heart
VioletAlmondRose
Base
Woody NotesVanilla
InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#537
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews187
Overall rank#54,319
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHalfeti LeatherHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHalfeti Leather is a dark, spicy leather-oud fragrance with a rich Penhaligon's polish. It opens with plum, cardamom and aromatic freshness, then turns warmer through rose, cinnamon, cumin, incense, woods and leather. Reviewers often describe it as bold, masculine-leaning and suited to cold weather or evening wear. Th…
Reviews →Improved Silence by Roads opens with a sharp, refreshing citrus zest paired with aromatic lavender. It quickly transitions into a gourmand heart where smooth almond milk meets violet and soft rose petals. This unisex fragrance rests on a base of warm, creamy vanilla and earthy woods, providing a calm, meditative aura …
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 Leather or Improved Silence?
Halfeti Leather takes 3 of 4 categories. Halfeti Leather is rated 4.14/5 from 1,183 votes; Improved Silence is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Halfeti Leather for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Improved Silence for a almond and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Halfeti Leather or Improved Silence?
Halfeti Leather lasts longest (Halfeti Leather 78/100, Improved Silence 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Halfeti Leather or Improved Silence?
Halfeti Leather projects furthest (Halfeti Leather 69/100, Improved Silence 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Halfeti Leather and Improved Silence smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Rose and Violet.
Is Halfeti Leather or Improved Silence better for summer or winter?
Improved Silence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Halfeti Leather and Improved Silence?
Halfeti Leather has top notes of Plum, Cardamom, Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Cedar. Improved Silence has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Almond and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.
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