Halston 1-12 dupe — cheaper alternatives

Halston 1-12: released in 1976, aromatic, woody and green, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Halston 1-12 dupe?

The closest Halston 1-12 dupe we found is Antonio Puig Quorum — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Halston 1-12 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Halston 1-12Projection
1Antonio Puig Quorum78%about $35* (−22%)7h vs 6h8/10
2Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui76%about $40* (−11%)7h vs 6h8/10
3Alfred Dunhill Dunhill for Men76%about $30 (−33%)5h vs 6h7/10
4Lalique Pour Homme75%about $45*6h vs 6h7/10
5Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men73%about $25* (−44%)6h vs 6h8/10
  1. Antonio Puig Quorum — 78% scent match

    Evokes the powerful pine and earthy oakmoss character of Halston 1-12, leaning slightly more rugged and dark.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and mossy accords with Halston 1-12, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,141 community ratings.

  2. Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui — 76% scent match

    Shares the sharp aromatic green opening and mossy foundation reminiscent of Halston 1-12.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Halston 1-12, opens on Basil, Galbanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,745 community ratings.

  3. Alfred Dunhill Dunhill for Men — 76% scent match

    A gentlemanly green citrus and woody blend that sits comfortably in the same vintage aromatic family as Halston 1-12.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Halston 1-12, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 458 community ratings.

  4. Lalique Pour Homme — 75% scent match

    Offers a refined green herbal and woody structure that captures the spirit of classic fragrances like Halston 1-12.

    It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Halston 1-12, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,351 community ratings.

  5. Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men — 73% scent match

    Brings a similar heavy dose of pine, spice, and aromatic richness echoing Halston 1-12.

    It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with Halston 1-12, opens on Bergamot, Galbanum and Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 730 community ratings.

Which Halston 1-12 dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Halston 1-12.

Which Halston 1-12 dupe lasts longest?

Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Halston 1-12.

Which Halston 1-12 dupe is closest to the original?

Antonio Puig Quorum, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Halston 1-12 itself sells from $10.49 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Halston 1-12 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Antonio Puig Quorum saves you about $15 a year against Halston 1-12. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Halston 1-12 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Halston 1-12 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.