Halston Woman Halston 2009

The "Golden" version of this is already wonderful, so I couldn't resist getting the silver HW as well, especially since the pyramid reads very promising.
Halston is simply a guarantee for good and lasting fragrances. The notes are exquisite and the quality is top-notch.
So I am not disappointed with HW either. The opening is fresh and fruity, with the blackcurrant coming through quite strongly and dominantly, but not sour, rather rich and truly dark. I don't perceive the bergamot excessively, the marigold blooms lightly in between but also leaves the spotlight to the blackcurrant. After a moment of freshness, the fragrance becomes a bit softer. The trio of the heart notes skillfully "darkens" the opening note even more into the mystical. From there, the progression becomes very soft and feminine, much more lady than girl, as it was at the beginning. I find that none of the three notes stands out particularly, but rather that they all connect harmoniously and radiate as a unit. This remains the case for a while until the fragrance settles into the base note. It then melts into an extraordinarily fine, cozy, and very elegant feminine phase that is very attractive and flattering. Today it is cold and it is raining heavily. Nevertheless, I am surrounded by a comforting warmth from this scent that makes me almost forget the weather. I feel well taken care of in the breath of HW, as if nothing and no one could harm me. It develops into a feel-good fragrance and savior in adverse temperatures. I almost feel uplifted. I sit up and let its wings carry me to sunny realms. And somehow, the song "Silverbird" comes to mind. Hope, longing, home...I am completely yours.