Halfeti Penhaligon's vs Pure Noir

People who smelled both say they have some resemblance. Pure Noir is sweeter, and Pure Noir projects more strongly.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Pure Noir is sweeter.
  • Pure Noir projects more strongly.
  • Halfeti Penhaligon's leans more masculine.
Based on a few votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 70% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on lots of votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 70% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans masculineBased on lots of votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on a few votes

What they're made of

Halfeti Penhaligon's

Main accords
  • Warm spicy
  • Woody
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh spicy
  • Leather
  • Oud
Top notes
Heart notes

Pure Noir

Main accords
  • Woody
  • Spicy
  • Fresh spicy
  • Oriental
  • Resinous
  • Rose
Top notes
Heart notes
  • nutmeg
  • black baccara rose
  • black pepper
  • black pepper absolute
  • black rose
Base notes
  • gaiac wood
  • guaiac wood
  • mahogany
  • mahogany wood
  • spanish cistus absolute
  • spanish labdanum

Which one is for you?

Pick Halfeti Penhaligon's if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that projects more softly
  • you want one that leans more masculine

Pick Pure Noir if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that projects more strongly
  • you want one that leans more feminine