Vanille Havane Eau de Parfum vs Cuir Majeste Eau de Parfum

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Vanille Havane Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Havane EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier ££££
Cuir Majeste Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir Majeste EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Havane EDP
This one is a divisive but ultimately beloved growler. Some find it a bit much, but those who 'get' it rave about its rich complexity. Don't be fooled by the name; this is not a sweet vanilla, it's a deep, dark, tobacco-laced boozy affair that oozes quality.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Cuir Majeste EDP
A truly astonishing leather, Cuir Majeste is a luxurious, attention-grabbing beast. While its potency might not be for everyone, for those who love bold, rich scents, this is an absolute masterpiece.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vanille Havane EDP
Cuir Majeste EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 20% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 100%
Only in Vanille Havane
Leather 33% Amber 33%

Accords

Vanille Havane Cuir Majeste
100%
Sweet
79%
68%
Fruity
100%
87%
Tobacco
68%
82%
Cacao
54%
Leather
82%
79%
Vanilla
65%
Rose
74%
60%
Amber
73%
Smoky
73%
71%
Rum
Floral
66%
Oud
63%
57%
Woody
Sweet shared
100%
79%
Fruity shared
68%
100%
Tobacco shared
87%
68%
82%
Leather shared
54%
82%
Vanilla shared
79%
65%
74%
Amber shared
60%
73%
73%
Rum
71%
66%
Oud
63%
57%

Performance

Vanille Havane Cuir Majeste
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Havane

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and rich, boozy-tobacco profile, this scent is a standout for dates and formal evening events, where it truly shines. It's too assertive for an office and completely out of place for sport, though some might pull it off casually on a cold day.

Cuir Majeste

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting fragrance with strong projection is too overwhelming for an office setting. Its undeniable elegance and bold character make it perfect for formal events and an unforgettable choice for a special date night.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, tobacco, vanilla

Key Differences

Adds incense and osmanthus, drops amber and cacao pod

Where to buy

Vanille Havane EDP
Cuir Majeste EDP
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