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Catalyst

1993 · For women · Floral

Catalyst by Halston was launched in 1993, a floral fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by white floral, floral and woody. Key notes: Orris Root, Carnation and Tuberose.

At a glance

Dominant accordswhite floral, floral, woody
Key notesOrris Root, Carnation, Tuberose, Bergamot
Community rating3.57/5 from 261 votes

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Accord profile

white floral15%floral13%woody11%powdery11%green11%iris8%warm spicy8%tuberose8%fresh spicy8%aromatic7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Catalyst, launched in 1993, is a floral fruity composition that opens with a lush bouquet: hyacinth, bergamot, gardenia, and peach. The heart continues the white floral theme with orris root, carnation, tuberose, and additional bergamot, gardenia, and peach, creating a rich, layered core. The base of sandalwood, cedar, amber, musk, and vanilla provides a warm, woody foundation. The main accords—white floral, floral, woody, powdery, green, and iris—reflect its complex character. This fragrance suits collectors who appreciate bold, opulent florals with a powdery iris nuance and a green edge. It is ideal for those who enjoy vintage-style compositions that balance sweetness with woody depth. Perfect for evening wear or special occasions, Catalyst is a statement scent that embodies the early 1990s aesthetic.

中文簡介

Catalyst 於1993年推出,屬花香果香調。前調以風信子、佛手柑、梔子花與桃子展開,清新中帶甜;中調融合鳶尾根、康乃馨、晚香玉,並延續佛手柑、梔子花與桃子的香氣,層次豐富;基調以檀香、雪松、琥珀、麝香與香草收結,溫暖木質。主調為白花、花香、木質、粉質、綠葉與鳶尾,氣質優雅復古,帶粉感與綠意。適合喜愛濃郁白花與木質調的收藏家,於晚宴或特別場合使用,展現九十年代初的華麗風格。

Reference data

HouseHalston
NameCatalyst
Launched1993
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyFloral
Notes recorded15
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Catalyst?

Catalyst by Halston: top notes are Hiacynth, Bergamot, Gardenia and Peach; heart notes are Orris Root, Carnation, Tuberose, Bergamot, Gardenia and Peach; base notes are Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.

What accords does Catalyst have?

The dominant accords recorded for Catalyst are white floral (100.0%); floral (89.6%); woody (77.1%); powdery (73.9%); green (73.4%).

When was Catalyst launched?

Catalyst by Halston was first released in 1993.

What does Catalyst smell like?

Catalyst is recorded as a floral fragrance, centred on Orris Root, Carnation and Tuberose.

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