Halloween 1997 EDP

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Halloween

by Max Gavarry

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Halloween Halloween is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997, created by Max Gavarry. Halloween opens with Sea Water, Petitgrain, Violet, and Banana, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Magnolia, Lily of the Valley, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Myrrh, and Incense. Halloween's Halloween carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly divisive 90s classic that's either a nostalgic, ethereal violet dream or a chilling, synthetic aquatic nightmare. Nobody's neutral on this one. If you like unique, cool-toned florals, it's worth a sniff - just be prepared for it to be very 'of its time'.
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  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Cool
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
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Halloween 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often light projection makes it suitable for office and casual wear, with many reviewers explicitly mentioning its appropriateness for these settings. While some find it seductive, its airy nature might lack the gravitas for formal events, and its aquatic freshness makes it a good gym companion.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Opens with an icy blast of violet and sea notes, sharpened by petitgrain and a hint of green banana leaf. As it settles, delicate lily of the valley and magnolia emerge, underpinned by a subtle-but-spicy kick of pepper and creamy tuberose. The dry-down introduces a soft, powdery veil of sandalwood and vanilla, with a whisper of mysterious incense and myrrh, grounding the transient floral-aquatic heart.

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