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Catalyst, Halston White Floral · 1993

Catalyst

Rating3.6 ★ 262 votes
GenderWomen
Year1993
Best for springDaytime wearstrong sillageEternal
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
18 notes

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
74
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
63
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
White FloralFloralWoodyPowderyGreenIrisWarm SpicyTuberose
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
White Floral
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Green
Iris
Warm Spicy
Tuberose
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
4%
moderate
24%
long lasting
32%
eternal
37%
Sillage
intimate
7%
moderate
29%
strong
33%
enormous
31%
Season
spring
29%
summer
17%
fall
28%
winter
26%
Time of day
day
65%
night
35%
Gender
female
48%
more female
12%
unisex
40%
Value
ok
11%
good value
56%
great value
33%

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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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In plain words

The main accords of Catalyst are white floral and floral. It opens with Hiacynth and Bergamot, reveals Tuberose and Narcissus at its heart, and dries down to Cedar and Sandalwood. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and autumn, mostly by day.

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