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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Halston 1-12
masculine
Halston 1-12 by Halston is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men. Halston 1-12 was launched in 1976. Top notes are Green Notes, Lemon, Galbanum, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Pine Tree Needles, Lavender, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Cedar, Labdanum, Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
68%
Win
98%
Spr
59%
Sum
97%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
64%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
832 votes
4.06
Love it
28835%
Like it
40048%
OK
557%
Dislike
8310%
Hate it
61%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 31 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Halston 1-12 is celebrated by the r/fragrance community as a massively underrated budget gem with excellent longevity and performance for its price. While the green, soapy aromatic character is beloved by many who grew up with it, some users report inconsistent batches or find the smoky character off-putting, making it somewhat polarizing despite its cult status.
Strengths
- Exceptional value at $12-15 price point
- Strong performance with good longevity and projection
- Versatile green, soapy aromatic profile works well as a base or standalone
- Nostalgic classic that introduced many to fragrances
Weaknesses
- Scent character can change over time or vary by batch (some find it excessively smoky)
- Polarizing profile - not universally loved despite cult following
- Can be overshadowed when layered with other fragrances
Best for
Budget-conscious fragrance enthusiastsDaily office or casual wearLayering base with fresh aquatics like Cool Water
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
