Fragrance comparison

Halima vs Vent d'Orient

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

Halima

Roccobarocco

4.001 votes

Rank #56,153 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Vent d'Orient

Paul Emilien

—0 votes

Rank #80,100 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Halima
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vent d'Orient
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Halima1/2

Vent d'Orient1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Vent d'Orient
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Halima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HalimaRoccobarocco

Vent d'OrientPaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageVent d'Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonWormwood

Heart

Turkish Rose OilViolet Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarVanillaPatchouli

Top

WormwoodGingerLeatherIncense

Heart

IrisMagnoliaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Base

AmberOakmossSaffronVanilla

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#80,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHalimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Halima by Roccobarocco is an accessible unisex fragrance pairing citrus notes with a rose and oud heart. Launched in 2017, it presents a balanced blend suitable for those seeking an everyday oud fragrance that avoids being overly aggressive. It performs well in autumn and winter, offering a woody and floral profile th…

Reviews →

Paul Emilien Vent d'Orient opens with a sharp bite of bitter wormwood and freshly cracked ginger before revealing a heavy core of smoky incense and dark leather. As it settles, earthy patchouli and dry agarwood add texture over an amber and saffron base. It suits cool weather and evening wear for those who prefer dry,…

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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 projects more, Halima or Vent d'Orient?

Vent d'Orient projects furthest (Vent d'Orient 83/100, Halima 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Halima and Vent d'Orient smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Halima or Vent d'Orient better for summer or winter?

Halima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Halima and Vent d'Orient?

Halima has top notes of Lemon and Wormwood, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil and Violet Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Vanilla and Patchouli. Vent d'Orient has top notes of Wormwood, Ginger, Leather and Incense, heart notes of Iris, Magnolia, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Saffron and Vanilla.