Amouage Epic Woman vs Penhaligon's Halfeti - fragrance first impressions

[@atmydesktyping]

Always great to watch/listen to a new video while getting ready for the day 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Have you gotten your nose on Penhaligons Blazing Mr. Sam, Daniel?It’s similar to Penhaligons Halfeti but spicer/smoother imo.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@atmydesktyping not yet, just smelled it in a shop. A lot of people are also mentioning Papilefiko by Nishane.

[@nathansmith-nd9nq]

So good to listen to someone who knows what they are talking about.well done and thanks .🙏

[@SeldomlyOften]

Thanks so much, I’m not an expert by any means, I’m just decent at being analytical 🙃

[@impossibletangerine9785]

I really appreciate your thorough reviews of Amouage- they’ve been super helpful as I’m getting into the house. I’m a big fan of Halfeti already so it was interesting to hear your comparison! I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on Amouage Lineage? I’m leaning towards getting a full bottle of that one as I want a more frankincense-forward experience

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@impossibletangerine9785 Lineage is a beautiful fragrance, it’s super wearable, fresh and unique. Despite this, Copal Azur from Aedes de Venustas is a better version of that in pretty much all aspects.

[@MrLanarana]

Se annusi e confronti Epic Woman e Nanshe di Nishane, senti l'accordo su cui Zarokian si è basata per strutturare Nanshe

[@SeldomlyOften]

Quello mi manca in effetti, sono curioso di provarlo.

[@markeletr]

I absolutely love Halfetti and it was my introduction to the brand. I had the opportunity to visit their store in Singapore and discovered their very first perfume called Hammam bouquet and I do hope you have the opportunity to try this because it is absolutely glorious like stepping back in time. Apparently it was Oscar Wilde’s favourite.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@markeletr really cool! Thanks for sharing, I definitely need to look at more offerings 👍

[@alexceraudo9383]

Thanks. You made an interesting comparison. I have a 2012 bottle of Epic woman and the current formulation is not as bad as the male counterpart (they neutered it). somehow the 56 extrait is closer to my bottle - the very first amouage I bought - it feels less "airy" than the newer one and that energizing part about which you talked about, never fades away, so much as I cannot wear Epic woman to bed as it won't make me sleep. There should be more attention to the female amouages withn the community. You mentioned Myths and Figment, two stunners: I hope you willl do them justice with your usual excellet reviews. Cheers

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@alexceraudo9383 thanks for continuous support! The energetic aspect of Epic is the most unique aspect of the perfume and I could totally see it as not really suited to bedtime. Figment and Myths are exceptional 👍

[@Eloisescents0309]

Great review and comparison 😊I’ve never tried Halfeti, sounds nice.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Eloisescents0309 you would probably like it, very very smooth, dusty and warm.

[@justaddlight]

Here's to "girthy" fragrances. 🥂😂 You nailed Cecile's social appeal too. Always been a fan of Epic Woman and much prefer it over the men's counterpart. Plenty of takes on Halfeti out there too even in the designer realm. The Cedar flanker my personal fav of the line.

[@SeldomlyOften]

Gotta love some girth in fragrances :D I need to try the 2 flankers, they might differ enough to get out of the redundant zone for me.

[@seanp7871]

Thanks m8 . Great stuff iv been keen to buy epic woman as epic man Is my favourite Amouage but think I’ll probably just go for the new 56 I think Thanks again

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@seanp7871 starting from scratch I would just go for 56 is the budget allows, no regrets later 😉

[@nathanielmoody3656]

It’s very interesting; I’ve experienced this a couple times now, where upon sampling a new fragrance from a particular house, that it smells so similar to others from the same house(this happened with Epic Woman, which smelled incredibly similar to Boundless for the first week…it was only in sampling several weeks later that I could smell how distinctly different they are!). That said, Epic Woman is really beautiful, and while it’s quite rose forward, the rose isn’t overpowering like it is in so many other perfumes.

[@SeldomlyOften]

Well, it's a sign you can point out a common dna. I think Amouage might use the same raw materials for a lot of stuff as I also get that sometimes (Interlude and Silver Oud). The rose in Epic is fresh and not too intrusive.

[@komm13]

epic woman completely slays epic man. Definitely getting the 56 when my friend finishes her "plain" one...Which batch from lyric man was different? About to get a batch from 21, would that be old enough ? great views/reviews as always !

[@SeldomlyOften]

The one I have is from 2015, not sure about 2021. I think that if you have an old branding bottle it should be good.

[@komm13]

@@SeldomlyOften its new bottle old package..From a sample i got from amouage i think i prefer rose incense as a rose but it smells waaaay too much as a church :P

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@komm13 I also prefer Rose Incense, Lyric is a much soapier rose fragrance, old batch is very very rose forward. Rose Incense has a lot more nuances to me but it does not come across as churchy to me.

[@gerardzonjee]

I’ve only smelled Halfeti briefly and was not a fan. The scent profile of Epic Woman however, is a win. I wear Epic 56 more than Epic Woman, it is very similar, but more towards the epicenter of the ‘blast’ of this scent profile, and the notes are closer together. I also like Mon Nom Est Rouge by Majda Bekkali which is also perfumed by Cécile Zarokian, also hugging this scent profile hence a win. I don’t particularly see this as a rose scent, I like the composition as a whole and the rose happens to be a part of it. I don’t have enough space available to write down the good things I smell and feel while wearing this. It is truly awesome.

[@SeldomlyOften]

Epic is a beautiful concoction, I agree, except for the opening, it's not really rose forward. Gorgeous stuff but it might be a little similar to POAL for me to have it.

[@EndersFPS]

I really need to sample some of the feminine targeted Amouage releases

[@SeldomlyOften]

Yes, some are truly great: Overture, Interlude and Beach Hut to name a few.

[@DanielsFragranceJournal]

Epic Woman is just a true stunner, it should actually be called Epic unisex, because it has no gender, it's just an outstanding oriental composition. Lovely Comparasion, brother!

[@hmagix9554]

I think the name is great "Epic Woman" changing it to "epic unisex" takes its essence away.

[@SeldomlyOften]

It's beautiful and I agree it's completely unisex, the name doesn't even feature anymore but I personally don't have an issue with wearing labeled "woman".

[@72aakhan]

Just stay from the regular Epic man..I got it last month and it is way Watertown..can hardly last 30 minutes on both skin and clothes. It used to be very good and long lasting but not any more...

[@maistvanjr1]

This worry about Epic Man's underwhelming performance has been appearing on fragrance boards since at least 2011. My 2024 was abysmal too. Given how long this criticism has been voiced, I suspected that some of us are really nose blind to a good deal of the ingredients in here. That could still be the case to some extent, but I will say: after having let it sit a few months it has come to life big time. I noticed the same thing happen with Yugawam. Abd I hope the same thing happens with Profumum Roma's Arso, which gave me the same watercolor feel as Epic Man. Arso has been in time out for two months or so. Lol

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@72aakhan my Epic Man experience was pretty bad, the Woman version of this seems to have good performance

[@enemene2598]

Great video! I own Epic woman myself, however I rarely wear it. For some reason it makes me feel self consious but in a uncomfortable way. I can’t quite explain it 😅 As I understand it, you’re living in Switzerland. Therefore I was wondering, what languages you might speak? Greetings from Switzerland 🤗

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@enemene2598 thanks! What makes you self conscious? It’s a very elegant, beautiful scent. I speak Italian and English, learning German and can get by with French 🙂

[@enemene2598]

I think it is because it has a unbelievable presence and it is very different to mainstream fragrances. I am surrounded by people, that either don‘t wear perfume or if, it is la vista est belle. I would love to find out how epic smells in the air when worn by someone else. Because I love it actually. I smell a winter forest with a spice and rose infused herbal tea 😅🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gerardzonjee]

I’ve only smelled Halfeti briefly and was not a fan. The scent profile of Epic Woman however is a love. I wear Epic 56 the most, very close to Epic Woman, but a bit closer to the epicenter of the ‘blast’ of this scent profile and therefore closer together. I also like Mon Nom Est Rouge by Majda Bekkali, also perfumed by Cécile Zarokian, also hugging that scent profile and hence a win. I don’t particularly see this scent profile as a rose fragrance, I like the composition as a whole, and the rose happens to be a part of it. I don’t have enough space available in this comment to write down all the good things I smell and feel while wearing this. Truly awesome.

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@enemene2598 that is true, Swiss people don’t wear perfume at all… but still, ask someone you know to wear it. It’s really subtle and beautiful.

[@CBass75]

I like the Epic Woman opening. But after 30 minutes it smells the same as Kumkat Wood by Mancera. So if you like that scent profile, just get the Mancera from the discounters for $65 -$70. Penhaligon Halfeti all day over the Epic Woman.

[@SeldomlyOften]

The drydown for epic woman is not super unique, kind of reminiscent of the Portrait of a Lady and all of the similar frags. I have not smelled the Mancera.

[@richardbaptist5080]

If you're going to get amouage epic woman-get the extrait epic 56 amazing!!

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@richardbaptist5080 yes, if I were to buy Epic I would definitely go for the Extrait 👍

[@Benjifeoh]

Updates on lustre?

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Benjifeoh it’s a beautiful, super smooth, elegant and wispy type of fragrance, light and warm at the same time. Performance could be better on me but I’m not complaining. Review is coming soon.

[@Principemostprincipe]

Go for epic 56 and nishane- papilefiko instead of halfeti. Way better options

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@Principemostprincipe yeah I need to try Epic 56, how does it differ from the normal one?

[@Principemostprincipe]

@@SeldomlyOften much much stronger and denser, but still fresh. Regal fragrance, smooth af. Papilefiko is more masculine than halfeti, and way better performing, actually it is blended to perfection. Opening might be challenging haha

[@Principemostprincipe]

@@SeldomlyOftenhave important dinner tonight. Might wear epic56

[@Principemostprincipe]

@@SeldomlyOften i forgot almost, epic56 might be redundant to you, as you own POAL, they do share similar dna, i prefer epic56, as it is more masculine, less fruity, more spicy and more patchouli focused. Very complexed fragrance overall

[@SeldomlyOften]

@ gotta try those out, challenging opening never scares me 😄

[@qazifaisal2374]

Day 7 of asking Daniel for reviewing the house of ORMANDE JAYNE..... In particular Nawab of Oudh Intensivo, one of the best masculine Rose fragrance I've ever put my nose on

[@SeldomlyOften]

@@qazifaisal2374 I would totally review a bottle but I don’t have any! I’m looking into getting the oud you mentioned and Montabaco Intensivo. Patience my friend 😊