Havana Vanille
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Plum in Cognac
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Plum in Cognac is a boozy, spicy plum that's surprisingly divisive. While many rave about its luxurious warmth and complexity, some find it too fleeting, too woody, or just a bit too much like cough syrup. Worth sampling to see if it works with your chemistry.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 6% | 5% |
| Fruity | 7% | 16% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 43% | 40% |
| Warm | 27% | 32% |
| Woody | 8% | 10% |
| Earthy | 12% | 11% |
| Animalic | 9% | 2% |
| Fresh | 1% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, boozy, and sweet profile, combined with generally moderate to strong projection, makes it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. It excels in intimate date settings or evening formal events where its luxurious depth can shine, particularly in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Amber accords and Immortelle, Rum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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