Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum vs Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Havana Vanille

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

Il Capriccio del Maestro

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Havana Vanille

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Il Capriccio del Maestro

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair where the rum-soaked, dark vanilla can either transport you to a Cuban night or leave you scrubbing your wrist. Definitely sample before you buy; blind buys here are for the truly adventurous and the potentially regretful.

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Our Verdict - Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

If you're after a beast mode version of Ambre Narguile or Angel's Share, this is your jam. It's a sweet, spicy, powerhouse that doesn't just fill a room, it owns it. A safe blind buy for fans of the genre, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	6%	7%
Fruity	7%	2%
Green	3%	1%
Sweet	43%	44%
Warm	27%	33%
Woody	8%	8%
Earthy	12%	13%
Animalic	9%	8%
Fresh	1%	0%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Havana Vanille EdP

Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Notes

Only in Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 43% Dried Fruits 31% Clove 26%

Only in Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Rum 29% Cinnamon 28% Spicy 25% Orchid 18%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 28% vs 23%

Only in Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Immortelle 26% Licorice 23% Narcissus 23%

Only in Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Honey 29% Tobacco 26% Benzoin 22%

Shared Notes

Musk 13% vs 15%

Only in Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Rum 22% Tobacco 19% Resin 17% Woody 15% Leather 14%

Only in Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Vanilla 26% Coumarin 21% Patchouli 21% Labdanum 17%

Accords

Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

100%

Vanilla

81%

72%

Warm Spicy

100%

98%

Sweet

84%

68%

Woody

57%

65%

Tobacco

54%

62%

Rum

57%

60%

Amber

60%

Honey

60%

Cinnamon

60%

57%

Fruity

54%

Powdery

52%

Balsamic

50%

Vanilla shared

100%

81%

Warm Spicy shared

72%

100%

Sweet shared

98%

84%

Woody shared

68%

57%

Tobacco shared

65%

54%

Rum shared

62%

57%

Amber shared

60%

Honey

60%

Cinnamon

60%

Fruity

57%

Powdery

54%

Balsamic shared

52%

50%

Performance

Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Havana Vanille Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong projection and intense, boozy, and often polarising character make it unsuitable for office wear, where discretion is key. The rich, warm, and sensual profile, often described as 'dark' and 'erotic', makes it perfect for date nights and formal evenings, especially in colder weather. While some wear it casually, its powerful presence might be too much for everyday situations.

Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its 'out of this world' performance and 'thick, chunky sillage', this extrait is far too strong for the office. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its commanding presence is an asset, and can be worn casually if applied sparingly.