A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Havane
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2011 Year 2012
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L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle L’Ambre des Merveilles

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
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.
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Our Verdict - L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum
Divisive and understated, L'Ambre des Merveilles is a softly sparkling amber scent that some adore as a sophisticated skin scent, while others find it too faint, linear, or even a bit 'old school'. Expect a warm embrace rather than a bold declaration.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 4% 3%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 46% 46%
Warm 30% 29%
Woody 11% 14%
Earthy 22% 29%
Animalic 9% 11%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men Pure Havane EdT
L’Ambre des Merveilles EdP

Notes

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Only in A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
Honey 50% Tobacco 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 27%
Patchouli 29% vs 16%
Only in A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
Cacao Pod 33%
Only in L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum
Amber 34% Labdanum 21%
Only in A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
Amber 38% Labdanum 31% Styrax 31%

Accords

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
69%
Amber
100%
85%
Honey
85%
Tobacco
71%
Vanilla
66%
60%
Cacao
52%
Patchouli
48%
49%
Woody
48%
48%
Powdery
48%
Balsamic
46%
100%
Amber shared
69%
100%
85%
85%
Vanilla shared
71%
66%
60%
Patchouli shared
52%
48%
Woody shared
49%
48%
Powdery shared
48%
48%
46%

Performance

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette

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.

L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and 'skin scent' reputation make it office appropriate, while the warm, inviting amber and vanilla lend themselves well to dates and casual wear. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated nature and not at all for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
96%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Vanilla, Woody accords and Amber, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum
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