Dakar Eau de Parfum bottle Dakar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 1994
£ Price Tier £
Havana Eau de Parfum bottle Havana

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dakar Eau de Parfum
This is a love-it-or-hate-it throwback to 80s masculinity. Dakar is an absolute beast for the price, delivering powerful performance and strong vintage Drakkar Noir vibes, but its intense, old-school character isn't for everyone.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Havana Eau de Parfum
Aramis Havana is a bold, untamed classic that's a love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's a proper man's fragrance, eschewing modern trends for a blast of spicy tobacco and earthy green that certain types absolutely adore. Don't blind buy unless you're ready for an unapologetically vintage vibe.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 7%
Floral 0% 5%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 19% 21%
Sweet 11% 15%
Warm 22% 23%
Woody 34% 23%
Earthy 28% 26%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 8% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dakar EdP
Havana EdP

Notes

Accords

Dakar Eau de Parfum Havana Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
65%
Aromatic
90%
86%
Mossy
62%
55%
Warm Spicy
83%
Tobacco
80%
69%
Earthy
74%
Sweet
61%
Patchouli
61%
56%
Herbal
55%
51%
Amber
50%
Powdery
46%
Aquatic
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
65%
90%
Mossy shared
86%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
83%
80%
Earthy shared
69%
74%
61%
61%
Herbal shared
56%
55%
51%
50%
46%

Performance

Dakar Eau de Parfum Havana Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dakar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent performance and strong projection make it less suitable for office environments, which favour subtlety. However, its clean, 'barbershop' freshness and incredible longevity are ideal for casual wear, gym, or situations where you want to make a lasting impression.

Havana Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and distinct, retro character make it less suitable for a typical office. However, it's a solid choice for dates or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated. It's a bit too bold for casual daytime wear unless you aim to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dakar Eau de Parfum
Havana Eau de Parfum
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