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03/27/2021
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In the villages of southeastern Anatolia...
Southeast Anatolia (or Southeast Anatolia) is one of the 7 geographical areas of modern Turkey. This region has officially existed as an independent territory since 1941 and comprises 9 of the 81 provinces that Turkey counts. Mainly, the region is divided into two sub-regions: Orta Firat Bölümü (on the Euphrates River) and Dicle Bölümü (on the Tigris River).
The region is predominantly inhabited by Kurds. The Kurds, a large people without their own independent state, make up about one fifth of Turkey's total population today alone. Countless grottos and lots of historical buildings among other things distinguish many counties in their area. Halfeti is one of these counties, which belongs to the province of Sanliurfa, located on the Syrian-Turkish border.
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The name of the fragrance is derived from this very county, where there is a village - right on the banks of the river Euphrates - which is known for its deep red and bewitchingly fragrant roses. Inspired by various spices, exotic flowers, soft leather and other precious goods that arrived in London from Turkey at the beginning of the 19th century, this very fragrance was created by perfumer Christian Provenzano for the British perfume house Penhaligon's.
The whole precious and valuable treasures, which arrived at that time from the most different corners of the earth at the London port, were the reason and the inspiration for the beginning of the series consisting of five smells 'Trade Routes' from the house Penhaligon's.
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The unique composition of the Halfeti's one actually determines immediately after the first testing already. It starts with a slightly bitter-tart-fresh mugwort note, which is supported by subtle green tones in their freshness.
But when the top note retreats, this mystical and intensely fragrant rose comes to the fore. In support, it brings some other floral acquaintances, which then give a rendezvous with many spices. In particular cardamom, caraway and saffron. In the heart, the Halfeti consequently shows its full spicy power, but it has in my eyes by the sensual and sublime rose something mysterious, which impresses me so.
To the base, the rose continues to retain the upper hand, however, woody nuances now come into play here, which replace the spices and let the fragrance become "drier", where I smell in particular cedar and my beloved patchouli. A minimal hint of vanilla gives the fragrance a delicate oriental touch.
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For the summer he is mMn certainly not suitable, because v.a. the spices would be too much of a good thing here. I see him most in autumn and also on cooler spring days. On occasions, I think you can wear it - discreetly dosed - both at work (I write deliberately not office, because there are also people who have no "office job"), as well as in the evening when going away.
Due to the quite prominent notes in the heart, it lasts very well. On my skin I perceive him about 7-8 h, and in the first 2-3 h he leaves quite a larger cloud of fragrance behind. Say you are guaranteed to be noticed in his environment by other people.
Conclusion:
In my eyes, this Halfeti is one of the most interesting, fascinating and exciting fragrances that I was allowed to get to know so far. The whole story behind the fragrance as well as the smell itself impress me. And as a rose fan and basically lover of spicy-woody fragrances, I am so taken with it that it has landed on my wish list.
My thanks go to my dear button nose, who has spoiled me very much by her package and so I was allowed to know this beguiling, spicy-woody fragrance with floral core.
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And thank you all for reading!
The region is predominantly inhabited by Kurds. The Kurds, a large people without their own independent state, make up about one fifth of Turkey's total population today alone. Countless grottos and lots of historical buildings among other things distinguish many counties in their area. Halfeti is one of these counties, which belongs to the province of Sanliurfa, located on the Syrian-Turkish border.
[...]
The name of the fragrance is derived from this very county, where there is a village - right on the banks of the river Euphrates - which is known for its deep red and bewitchingly fragrant roses. Inspired by various spices, exotic flowers, soft leather and other precious goods that arrived in London from Turkey at the beginning of the 19th century, this very fragrance was created by perfumer Christian Provenzano for the British perfume house Penhaligon's.
The whole precious and valuable treasures, which arrived at that time from the most different corners of the earth at the London port, were the reason and the inspiration for the beginning of the series consisting of five smells 'Trade Routes' from the house Penhaligon's.
[...]
The unique composition of the Halfeti's one actually determines immediately after the first testing already. It starts with a slightly bitter-tart-fresh mugwort note, which is supported by subtle green tones in their freshness.
But when the top note retreats, this mystical and intensely fragrant rose comes to the fore. In support, it brings some other floral acquaintances, which then give a rendezvous with many spices. In particular cardamom, caraway and saffron. In the heart, the Halfeti consequently shows its full spicy power, but it has in my eyes by the sensual and sublime rose something mysterious, which impresses me so.
To the base, the rose continues to retain the upper hand, however, woody nuances now come into play here, which replace the spices and let the fragrance become "drier", where I smell in particular cedar and my beloved patchouli. A minimal hint of vanilla gives the fragrance a delicate oriental touch.
[...]
For the summer he is mMn certainly not suitable, because v.a. the spices would be too much of a good thing here. I see him most in autumn and also on cooler spring days. On occasions, I think you can wear it - discreetly dosed - both at work (I write deliberately not office, because there are also people who have no "office job"), as well as in the evening when going away.
Due to the quite prominent notes in the heart, it lasts very well. On my skin I perceive him about 7-8 h, and in the first 2-3 h he leaves quite a larger cloud of fragrance behind. Say you are guaranteed to be noticed in his environment by other people.
Conclusion:
In my eyes, this Halfeti is one of the most interesting, fascinating and exciting fragrances that I was allowed to get to know so far. The whole story behind the fragrance as well as the smell itself impress me. And as a rose fan and basically lover of spicy-woody fragrances, I am so taken with it that it has landed on my wish list.
My thanks go to my dear button nose, who has spoiled me very much by her package and so I was allowed to know this beguiling, spicy-woody fragrance with floral core.
[...]
And thank you all for reading!
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