Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Amber
83%
Aromatic
72%
Balsamic
70%
Patchouli
68%
Powdery
68%
Floral
63%
Fresh Spicy
63%
Warm Spicy
62%
Fruity
59%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Amber, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Amber, Aromatic, and Balsamic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Amber, Aromatic, and Balsamic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Halston WomanbyHalstonis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Halston Womanwas launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaim. Top notes are Tagetes, Black Currant and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose; base notes are Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.Halston presents a new fragrant pair Halston Woman and Halston Man, which will be launched under license of the house of Elizabeth Arden. Carlos Benaim of IFF was chosen to interpret and improve compositions of two classics: Halston for Women from 1975 and Haston Z-14 for men. It is interesting that back in 1975 Carlos Benaim used to work as junior perfumer with Bernard Chant on creation of the first fragrance. Its update was made as a modern reverse of original ingredients with structure adapted to the new concept.Benaim said himself: "I followed the basic idea, but added ingredients that were not available when the first scents were launched."Halston Woman is a fragrance for woman which incorporates Sicilian bergamot, marigold, black currant, rose, iris root, rose absolute, jasmine petals, along with patchouli, sandalwood and amber. It is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml EDP.Flacons were created as platinum versions of the original editions. Designer is Elsa Peretti.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Halston Woman office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.