A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Havane
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Qaa'ed Intense

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
This one's a serious crowd-pleaser, delivering a luxurious, grown-up vibe that punches well above its price point. It's a sweet, spicy powerhouse, though some say it takes a bit of 'maturation' to truly shine. If you're after a sophisticated scent that gets noticed, this is your winner.
Acquired

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% 43%
Warm 30% 38%
Woody 11% 10%
Earthy 22% 20%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men Pure Havane EdT
Qaa'ed Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 50% vs 31%
Tobacco 49% vs 35%
Only in Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 31%
Cacao Pod 32% vs 30%
Patchouli 29% vs 17%
Only in Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 21%
Shared Notes
Amber 38% vs 43%
Labdanum 30% vs 29%
Styrax 30% vs 27%

Accords

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
75%
69%
Amber
100%
60%
Warm Spicy
86%
85%
Honey
49%
85%
Tobacco
52%
71%
Vanilla
72%
60%
Cacao
71%
52%
Patchouli
Balsamic
52%
Cinnamon
50%
49%
Woody
48%
Powdery
48%
Sweet shared
100%
75%
Amber shared
69%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
86%
Honey shared
85%
49%
Tobacco shared
85%
52%
Vanilla shared
71%
72%
Cacao shared
60%
71%
52%
52%
50%
49%
Powdery shared
48%
48%

Performance

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Qaa'ed Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and enduring longevity, combined with its rich, warm, and sweet amber profile, make it less suitable for the office and sports. However, these characteristics are perfect for dates and formal events, where it projects sophistication without being overwhelming when applied judiciously.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
98%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Honey, Tobacco accords and Cacao Pod, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette
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