Halston Woman
HalstonEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Halston Woman vs. Secret Obsession
Is Halston Woman better than Secret Obsession?
Halston Woman rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
JasmineSandalwood
woodyamberpowderyfloralfruityfresh 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 Halston Woman and Secret Obsession?
| Halston Woman | Secret Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2008 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | Ann Gottlieb, Calice Becker |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Halston Woman and Secret Obsession smell?
Halston Woman
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Aromatic
Powdery
Floral
Fruity
Patchouli
Secret Obsession
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Powdery
Fruity
Amber
Tuberose
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Halston Woman and Secret Obsession share?
Top
MarigoldBlackcurrantBergamot
—Heart
RoseJasmineOrris Root
JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberPatchouliSandalwood
VanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MarigoldRoseJasmineOrris Root
JasmineOrange Blossom
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Halston Woman and Secret Obsession work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Halston Woman or Secret Obsession?
| Halston Woman | Secret Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Halston Woman and Secret Obsession?
This is for someone who remembers that perfume was once an event, not an accessory. Halston Woman doesn't compete for attention, it assumes it. The powder-to-wood drydown is where it lives.Halston Woman
The tuberose is where this gets interesting. Not the creamy, safe kind, something with a real edge. If you want a fragrance that whispers, look elsewhere.Secret Obsession
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