Is Lattafa Mohra a dupe of Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar?
Halfeti Cedar EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Mohra EDP
Halfeti Cedar and Mohra both explore woody, spicy territory but diverge significantly in execution and price. Halfeti Cedar offers a smoother, more refined experience, emphasizing cedarwood's natural elegance with balanced spice and dried fruit. Mohra, in contrast, is bolder and more challenging, delivering an intense blast of saffron and spices that some find synthetic initially. The key difference lies in refinement versus raw power. Halfeti Cedar is a safe, sophisticated choice, while Mohra is a riskier, potentially rewarding adventure for the daring.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Halfeti Cedar
- Mohra
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer smoother, more refined woody fragrances.
- You want a safe blind buy with mass appeal.
- You appreciate nuanced blends and natural ingredients.
- You want a well-known brand with consistent quality.
- You enjoy bold, challenging, and unusual scents.
- You're on a tight budget but want niche-like qualities.
- You appreciate strong saffron and spicy notes.
- You don't mind a potentially synthetic opening.
- You like scents that evolve and improve with time.
Halfeti Cedar is a bold, resinous statement - an opulent cedar draped in spices and dried fruit. For those who crave woody complexity with a charismatic, mysterious edge.
This budget-friendly spice merchant of a scent is a divisive one. It's either a magnificent, niche-quality triumph or a synthetic, headache-inducing disaster. Give it time to macerate, because Mohra matures beautifully into a deeply alluring fragrance.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Dried Fruits
12% share of the perfume
Immortelle
7% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
6% share of the perfume
Pebbles
1% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Cedar
15%
vs
14%
Patchouli
7%
vs
12%
Saffron
6%
vs
10%
Labdanum
4%
vs
6%
Rum
13% share of the perfume
Dried Fruits
12% share of the perfume
Peach
9% share of the perfume
Immortelle
7% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
7% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
6% share of the perfume
Vanilla
6% share of the perfume
Cardamom
6% share of the perfume
Pebbles
1% share of the perfume
Saffron
6%
vs
10%
Dried Fruits
12% share of the perfume
Immortelle
7% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
6% share of the perfume
Pebbles
1% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm spicy-woody profile, rum, and dried fruits make it ideal for fall and winter, while the fruit and saffron touches allow it to work in spring's cooler days. It is too heavy and opulent for hot summer weather.
Occasions
Its pronounced warmth, rich woody-spicy character, and moderate projection make it a standout for dates and formal events. It is too bold and ornate for sports or most office settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Mohra's prominent warm, spicy, and woody accords, coupled with its often lauded strong projection and longevity, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its rich and boozy character is perfect for date nights, formal events, or a cozy evening in during cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Saffron, Cedar, Patchouli
Adds bergamot and blood orange, drops cardamom and cinnamon
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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