Halston
Halston
169 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The green assault arrives immediately—galbanum and basil create a verdant, almost herbal pungency, pierced by bright citrus. You're standing in a sunlit kitchen garden, surrounded by Mediterranean herbs, the brightness sharp enough to make your eyes water slightly.
Within minutes, the composition pivots toward restraint. Juniper and pine needle take the helm, supported by a subtle carnation-lavender pairing that feels distinctly powdery and refined. The spice builds quietly, whilst the green notes remain ever-present but tempered—this is where 1-12 reveals its sophisticated hand, balancing freshness with gentle warmth.
Cedar and oakmoss form a woody anchor, softened by labdanum's honeyed resin and vanilla's quiet sweetness. The fragrance becomes increasingly skin-like, losing its architectural clarity but gaining a subtle, slightly musky warmth. By this stage, it's become intimate rather than prominent—an elegant whisper rather than a declaration.
1-12 is not a fragrance that whispers—it announces itself with the bracing clarity of fresh herbs crushed between palms. The galbanum and basil in the opening create an almost herbal-green bite, sharp enough to cut through the gentler bergamot and mandarin that circle beneath. This is a fragrance caught between two impulses: the clean, almost austere sensibility of 1970s minimalism and the warmth that classical perfumery demands.
What makes 1-12 compelling is how those heart notes refuse to soften the green austerity. Juniper berry and pine needle double down on the botanical character, whilst carnation adds a peppery spice rather than floral sweetness. The jasmine here doesn't bloom into hedonistic florality—instead, it's tempered by lavender, which lends a slightly soapy, powdery restraint. It's a fragrance that respects your intelligence, refusing easy comfort.
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