Catalyst for Men EDT by Halston

Name: Catalyst for Men EDT
Brand: Halston
Rating: 7.7 (95 reviews)

1994for men

Perfumers: Ilias Ermenidis and Harry Frémont

7.7/10

95 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Catalyst for Men EDT by Halston is a Spicy Woody fragrance for men. It was introduced in 1994. It was composed by Ilias Ermenidis and Harry Frémont. Top notes include Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Mint and Basil; middle notes include Geranium, Cinnamon, Lily of the valley and Violet; base notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka bean. It is best suited to autumn and winter. It is long-lasting, and the sillage is strong.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (71% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 78% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, woody, earthy

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

38 notes

Catalyst for Men EDT features 38 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

95 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

81 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

76 ratings

7.0

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

110 season votes

Spring20%
Summer9%
Autumn39%
Winter32%

Who wears it

Men78%
Unisex12%
Women10%

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