Hermessence Ambre Narguile Eau de Parfum vs Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Hermessence Ambre Narguile

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2004	Year	2009
££££	Price Tier	££

Havana Vanille

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hermessence Ambre Narguile Eau de Parfum

The one that started it all. Forget the knock-offs, Hermès Ambre Narguile is the OG apple pie gourmand, a masterpiece that manages to be both rich and refined. It's often copied, but never truly equalled.

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Our Verdict - Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair where the rum-soaked, dark vanilla can either transport you to a Cuban night or leave you scrubbing your wrist. Definitely sample before you buy; blind buys here are for the truly adventurous and the potentially regretful.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	7%	6%
Fruity	2%	7%
Green	1%	3%
Sweet	50%	43%
Warm	31%	27%
Woody	4%	8%
Earthy	8%	12%
Animalic	9%	9%
Fresh	0%	1%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Hermessence Ambre Narguile EdP

Havana Vanille EdP

Notes

Only in Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 43% Dried Fruits 31% Clove 26%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 7% vs 28%

Only in Hermessence Ambre Narguile Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 11% Honey 11% Rum 9% Caramel 8% Vanilla 8% Benzoin 8% Tobacco 7% Labdanum 7% Coumarin 7% Sesame 6% Musk 6% Orchid 6%

Only in Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Immortelle 26% Licorice 23% Narcissus 23%

Only in Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Rum 22% Tobacco 19% Resin 17% Woody 15% Leather 14% Musk 13%

Accords

Hermessence Ambre Narguile Eau de Parfum Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

98%

86%

Vanilla

100%

96%

Warm Spicy

72%

79%

Cinnamon

77%

Amber

60%

75%

Honey

52%

Woody

68%

Tobacco

65%

58%

Rum

62%

Fruity

57%

56%

Caramel

Powdery

54%

52%

Balsamic

52%

Sweet shared

100%

98%

Vanilla shared

86%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

96%

72%

Cinnamon

79%

Amber shared

77%

60%

Honey

75%

Woody shared

52%

68%

Tobacco

65%

Rum shared

58%

62%

Fruity

57%

Caramel

56%

Powdery

54%

Balsamic shared

52%

Performance

Hermessence Ambre Narguile Eau de Parfum Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hermessence Ambre Narguile Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Its rich, gourmand character and warm spice profile make it ideal for dates and formal events, though its performance can be a bit understated for an EDT according to some. While comforting enough for casual wear, its luxurious nature might be a bit much for the office or sport.

Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong projection and intense, boozy, and often polarising character make it unsuitable for office wear, where discretion is key. The rich, warm, and sensual profile, often described as 'dark' and 'erotic', makes it perfect for date nights and formal evenings, especially in colder weather. While some wear it casually, its powerful presence might be too much for everyday situations.