A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette vs Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

A*Men Pure Havane

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2011	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Taureau De Combat

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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 - Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

A warm spicy amber that's divisive enough to be interesting but crowd-pleasing enough to be reliable. Some sniff a festive candle, others find it an elegant, beefed-up take on existing popular fragrances. Redundant if you already own similar scents, but a strong choice if you don't.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	4%	9%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	0%	1%
Sweet	46%	44%
Warm	30%	32%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	22%	16%
Animalic	9%	7%
Fresh	0%	1%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

A*Men Pure Havane EdT

Taureau De Combat EdP

Notes

Only in A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette

Honey 50% Tobacco 50%

Only in Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

Amber 26% Cinnamon 26% Benzoin 26% Cardamom 23%

Only in A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette

Vanilla 38% Cacao Pod 33% Patchouli 29%

Only in Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 31% Heliotrope 27% Cashmeran 25% Jasmine 17%

Only in A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette

Amber 38% Labdanum 31% Styrax 31%

Only in Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 36% Tonka Bean 33% Patchouli 31%

Accords

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

52%

69%

Amber

100%

60%

Warm Spicy

99%

85%

Honey

85%

Tobacco

52%

71%

Vanilla

84%

48%

Powdery

63%

60%

Cacao

Cinnamon

58%

52%

Patchouli

45%

49%

Woody

51%

Aromatic

47%

Sweet shared

100%

52%

Amber shared

69%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

99%

Honey

85%

Tobacco shared

85%

52%

Vanilla shared

71%

84%

Powdery shared

48%

63%

Cacao

60%

Cinnamon

58%

Patchouli shared

52%

45%

Woody shared

49%

51%

Aromatic

47%

Performance

A*Men Pure Havane Eau de Toilette Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

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.

Taureau De Combat Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong projection and warming spice profile, this fragrance leans away from office wear. It's perfectly suited for cooler evening dates and formal events where its elegant and bold character can shine without being intrusive, though some find it acceptable for casual wear.