Halston 1998 EDT

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Halston Z

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Halston Halston Z is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998. Halston Z opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Neroli, Cedar, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Halston's Halston Z carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A throwback to the golden age of masculine scents, Halston Z is a polarising beast. Some find it generic, others praise its rugged charm. If you're after something classically complex with a crisp, earthy edge, it's worth a punt, especially for the price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Fresh
  • Rugged
  • Clean
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Halston Z Eau de Toilette 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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aromatic and woody character makes it versatile for casual and daytime wear, though its potentially 'rugged' and 'manly' nature, as described by some reviewers, might be a bit much for formal events. The decent projection and longevity reported means it can perform well in various settings without being overwhelming.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Z by Halston opens with a vibrant, zingy hit of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a clean, aromatic lavender and a hint of spicy coriander. As it settles, a heart of green juniper, fresh lily of the valley, and rich cedar emerges, giving it a distinctly masculine and slightly rugged feel. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of earthy vetiver, warm sandalwood, and mossy oakmoss, rounded out by subtle ambergris, creating a lasting impression of classic, natural freshness.

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Where to buy

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