Original EDT

Tabac  
88%
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Original Eau de Toilette bottle Original EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1959 Year 1983
£ Price Tier ££
Halston 101 Eau de Parfum bottle Halston 101 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDT
A masterclass in aromatic masculinity, Tabac Original bridges old school barbershop with modern freshness. Versatile, reliable, and quietly charismatic, it never shouts but always feels composed.
Statement
Our Verdict - Halston 101 EDP
This one's a true legend - a much-missed, intensely masculine powerhouse that devotees are desperate to resurrect. It evokes pure nostalgia and has a cult following for a reason.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EDT
Halston 101 EDP

Notes

Accords

Original Halston 101
92%
Aromatic
100%
87%
Woody
69%
63%
Fresh Spicy
72%
68%
Herbal
49%
Musky
58%
54%
Floral
48%
38%
Powdery
52%
Amber
49%
47%
Citrus
46%
Aromatic shared
92%
100%
Woody shared
87%
69%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
72%
Herbal shared
68%
49%
58%
Floral shared
54%
48%
Powdery shared
38%
52%
49%
Citrus shared
47%
46%

Performance

Original Halston 101
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make this ideal for spring, while the woody and powdery base gives enough warmth for fall. It can work in summer if applied lightly but stays more restrained in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Refined yet understated projection makes it well suited to the office or casual daywear. Its classic, clean masculinity offers some date appeal but is less fitting for sports or black tie.

Halston 101

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and robust, classic profile mean it's probably a bit much for a quiet office, but it excels in formal settings or on a date. It's too assertive for casual sportswear, yet many consider it a signature scent.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, herbal

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original EDT
Halston 101 EDP
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