Halston Limited (1987)
by Halston

Halston Limited, like a great author, borrowed elements from its precursors and used them in its own fashion to create something new entirely. It's Warm and resinous like Z-14 and green like 1-12 but in a manner which I feel outstripes both. The opening gave me a poor idea of what was to come - Artemisia, basil, aldehydes, and castoreum together make a slightly sour, green uric effect, which prevailed just long enough for me to ask why anyone in their right mind would dare wear such a thing, when the leather, florals, bergamot and frankincense emerge to the fore and the unclean lavatory becomes an indolic curiosity. And soon after that, the real magic and star of the show, the Rose, appears.
Limited is a rich, slightly spicy and deeply resinous rose fragrance with an amazing and undeniably well-crafted chypre structure that is both deceptive and utterly alluring. There is no doubt in my mind that this is my favorite Halston. I really wish I had a jug of this.

5th January, 2011.

Exquisite! A truly classic scent from the 80's: warm, rich, sweet, spicy, with a base of amber, musk and leathery notes. Very manly with definite sex appeal, this is not a fragrance for boys who wear Polo sport or Claiborne. This is excellent juice for dress and/or romance as it definitley leaves a lasting impression. They made a rich cologne concentrate (unique for an American brand) that was truly extraordinary with excellent sillage! This is a specialty fragrance and will not appeal to the masses. For one thing it's very difficult to find since it's been discontinued for many years. For those looking for a scent with a little something extra, I would highly recommend Halston Limited!

2nd June, 2008. (Last Edited: 4th July, 2008.)

i would rather be a judge at a bean eating contest than ever have to smell this again

8th January, 2005.