95 community ratings

Catalyst for Men (Eau de Toilette)

Name: Catalyst for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Halston

Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis

1994MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
95 ratings

See your match

Halston Catalyst for Men Eau de Toilette is a floral and green scent grounded by spice, vetiver and oakmoss, suited mostly to autumn and winter evenings and leaning classic in character.

Compare

Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 86 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Orange Lavender Caraway Tarragon Basil Rose Mandarin orange Tuberose Sage Mint Narcissus Galbanum

Vodka

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Grass Lily of the valley Chamomile Bay leaf Nutmeg Cinnamon Blackcurrant Geranium Violet Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Oakmoss Amber Sandalwood Benzoin Leather Coconut Cedar Patchouli Tonka bean Labdanum Frankincense Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy

What does Catalyst for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Most voters place it in autumn and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued.

The top notes of lavender, bergamot, orange, sage and mint open fresh. Toward the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf and violet add a spicy, green warmth. In the base, vetiver, oakmoss, amber and leather close it out woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Aramis Havana and Caron Yatagan have a close profile.