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Halston

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USA

Catalyst For Men

4.07429 ratings·Men·1994·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Orange, Caraway, Lavender, Vodka, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia, Mint, Bergamot, Sage, Basil, Jasmine, Narcissus, Rose Oil, Tuberose moves through Bay Leaf, Carnation, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Green Grass, Chamomile, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-valley, Rose, Violet and settles into Sandalwood, Leather, Amber, Incense, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Benzoin, Musk, Labdanum, Coconut, Patchouli.

Perfumers

Harry FremontIlias Ermenidis

Main Accords

fresh spicyaromaticwarm spicygreenwoody

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

fresh spicy
100%
aromatic
80%
warm spicy
59%
green
39%
woody
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Artemisia

Artemisia

Basil

Basil

Bergamot

Bergamot

caraway

caraway

galbanum

galbanum

Jasmine

Jasmine

Lavender

Lavender

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Mint

Mint

Narcissus

Narcissus

Orange

Orange

Rose Oil

Rose Oil

Sage

Sage

tuberose

tuberose

Vodka

Vodka

Heart Notes

bay leaf

bay leaf

Black Currant

Black Currant

carnation

carnation

Chamomile

Chamomile

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

green grass

green grass

Lily-of-the-Valley

Lily-of-the-Valley

nutmeg

nutmeg

Rose

Rose

violet

violet

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Benzoin

Benzoin

Cedar

Cedar

coconut

coconut

Incense

Incense

Labdanum

Labdanum

Leather

Leather

Musk

Musk

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Catalyst for Men

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Jv X Nj

John Varvatos

Jv X Nj

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Freedom for Him

Tommy Hilfiger

Freedom for Him

Uncategorized
JV x NJ

John Varvatos

JV x NJ

Uncategorized
Nocturne

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Nocturne

Floral
Turn 4XT

Avon

Turn 4XT

Aromatic Fougere

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Yvresse (Champagne)

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Salvador By Salvador Dali 1992

Salvador Dali

Salvador By Salvador Dali 1992

Aromatic Fougere
Sung Homme

Alfred Sung

Sung Homme

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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

Reckless Pour Homme

Uncategorized
New West for Him

Aramis

New West for Him

Uncategorized
Blue Grass

Elizabeth Arden

Blue Grass

Uncategorized
Polo Sport

Ralph Lauren

Polo Sport

Uncategorized

Community

What People Think

4.07

429 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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