Fred Hayman 1988 EDP

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Hollywood

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Fred Hayman Hollywood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1988. Hollywood opens with Green Notes, Mandarin, Peach, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Gardenia. Fred Hayman's Hollywood carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and bold, Hollywood is a vintage floral powerhouse. Some find it a 'jewel' for its creamy tuberose and mimosa, while others are repulsed by what they describe as a 'cheap' and 'dreadful' aldehyde-heavy scent. Try before you buy, it's not for everyone.
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Hollywood Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, Hollywood is better suited for occasions where it can make an impression without being overpowering. Its strong floral and slightly animalic character makes it a good fit for date nights or formal events, but it might be too intense for the office or casual daytime wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Hollywood opens with a vibrant, slightly aggressive burst of green notes and aldehydes, softened by a touch of mandarin and peach. This quickly gives way to a creamy floral heart, dominated by a prominent tuberose, alongside jasmine, mimosa, and ylang-ylang. The dry down settles into a warm, sensual blend of musk and amber, with hints of sandalwood and a subtle animalic civet note, creating a rich, lingering finish.

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