A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Havane
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Oud de Carthage Eau de Parfum bottle Oud de Carthage

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Havane
A legendary designer tobacco-honey bomb, Mugler's Pure Havane is a smooth, sweet, and slightly smoky masterpiece that's a crime to have discontinued. It's often compared to Naxos, but don't get it twisted - this came first and, for many, it's still superior.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oud de Carthage
A truly luxurious blend, Oud de Carthage is a deep, warm amber-leather fragrance with an elegant touch of sweetness. While the 'oud' often takes a backseat, this Ropion creation delivers niche quality at a designer price point, making it a firm favourite for many, despite some finding it a bit too familiar.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 4% 5%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 46% 49%
Warm 30% 30%
Woody 11% 6%
Earthy 22% 14%
Animalic 9% 11%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men Pure Havane EdT
Oud de Carthage EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 50% vs 59%
Only in A*Men Pure Havane
Tobacco 50%
Only in Oud de Carthage
Incense 41%

Accords

A*Men Pure Havane Oud de Carthage
100%
Sweet
67%
69%
Amber
100%
85%
Honey
76%
85%
Tobacco
Oud
76%
71%
Vanilla
49%
Leather
70%
Smoky
69%
60%
Warm Spicy
49%
60%
Cacao
Balsamic
55%
Animalic
54%
52%
Patchouli
49%
Woody
48%
Powdery
Sweet shared
100%
67%
Amber shared
69%
100%
Honey shared
85%
76%
85%
Oud
76%
Vanilla shared
71%
49%
70%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
49%
60%
55%
54%
52%
49%
48%

Performance

A*Men Pure Havane Oud de Carthage
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Pure Havane

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and inherent sweetness make it too much for an office setting. However, it's a solid choice for dates, formal events, and colder casual outings, as many reviewers rave about its compliment-getting power in those situations.

Oud de Carthage

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and deep, sweet profile, this scent is best suited for dates and formal occasions where its luxurious character can shine. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting, and definitely not one for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Honey, Sweet accords and Labdanum, Honey notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Havane
Oud de Carthage
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