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A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Havane EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2011 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle L’Ambre des Merveilles EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Havane EDT
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 EDP
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

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Only in A*Men Pure Havane
Honey 50% Tobacco 50%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 29% vs 50%
Only in A*Men Pure Havane
Vanilla 38% Cacao Pod 33%
Only in L’Ambre des Merveilles
Amber 50%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 30% vs 50%
Only in A*Men Pure Havane
Amber 38% Styrax 31%
Only in L’Ambre des Merveilles
Vanilla 50%

Accords

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

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.

L’Ambre des Merveilles

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

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, amber, patchouli

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Havane EDT
L’Ambre des Merveilles EDP
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