The Fragrance
Bill BlassParfum1978
Side by side
The Fragrance vs. Halston Man
Is The Fragrance better than Halston Man?
Halston Man wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Musk
greenfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Fragrance and Halston Man?
| The Fragrance | Halston Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1978 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Fragrance and Halston Man smell?
The Fragrance
White Floral
Green
Floral
Tuberose
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Halston Man
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Musky
Green
Patchouli
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Fragrance and Halston Man share?
Top
BergamotCinnamonGalbanumGeraniumGreen NotesWhite HyacinthPineapple
ArtemisiaPassion FruitCitruses
Heart
CarnationIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyMimosaOrris RootTuberoseYlang-Ylang
CardamomLavenderMint
Base
OakmossAmberBenzoinCedarCypressMuskSandalwoodVetiver
LabdanumPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationIrisJasmineGeraniumLily of the ValleyMimosaOrris RootTuberoseYlang-Ylang
LavenderPassion Fruit
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Labdanum
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon
Cardamom
Where they fit
When and where do The Fragrance and Halston Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Fragrance or Halston Man?
| The Fragrance | Halston Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Fragrance and Halston Man?
This is a fragrance that knows exactly what it wants. Seven white florals in the heart, green notes that don't apologize, and a vintage chypre structure that refuses to be tame.The Fragrance
Here's the thing: most modern masculine fragrances shout. This one leans in. The lavender and patchouli foundation is classic male fougère DNA, but the passion fruit and artemisia opening add a.Halston Man
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