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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 10% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 46% | 45% |
| Warm | 30% | 29% |
| Woody | 11% | 6% |
| Earthy | 22% | 15% |
| Animalic | 9% | 11% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Tobacco, Cacao accords and Cacao Pod, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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