Habanita L'Esprit Eau de Parfum bottle Habanita L'Esprit
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££££
Attar Alwan Eau de Parfum bottle Attar Alwan

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Habanita L'Esprit
This flanker of the iconic Habanita is a captivating shape-shifter. It's a powdery, musky embrace with a lemony kick that's earned itself a devoted following, though some find it a touch too 'baby powder gone wild'.
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Our Verdict - Attar Alwan
Divisive, absolutely. This one's either a vibrant, sparkling rose-aldehyde dream or a full-on grandma scent - there's really no in-between. Don't blind buy, trust me.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 7%
Floral 22% 24%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 25% 24%
Warm 17% 23%
Woody 12% 8%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 13% 12%
Fresh 8% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Habanita L'Esprit EdP
Attar Alwan EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Heliotrope 30% vs 32%
Only in Habanita L'Esprit
Mimosa 25% Jasmine 22% Rose 22%
Only in Attar Alwan
Geranium 34% Nutmeg 34%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 25%
Patchouli 20% vs 26%
Only in Habanita L'Esprit
Benzoin 28% Vetiver 17%
Only in Attar Alwan
Amber 27% Labdanum 21%

Accords

Habanita L'Esprit Attar Alwan
100%
Amber
67%
Rose
100%
95%
Powdery
63%
94%
Musky
56%
52%
Fresh Spicy
81%
55%
Warm Spicy
77%
64%
Vanilla
60%
Floral
58%
58%
Woody
Patchouli
54%
Aromatic
50%
Citrus
50%
49%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
67%
100%
Powdery shared
95%
63%
Musky shared
94%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
77%
64%
Floral shared
60%
58%
58%
54%
50%
50%
49%

Performance

Habanita L'Esprit Attar Alwan
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Habanita L'Esprit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and soft, powdery character make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sensual musky warmth and elegant floral notes lend themselves well to romantic dates and casual day-to-day use. While not a typical formal scent, it can work due to its sophistication, but it is entirely unsuitable for sport.

Attar Alwan

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its bold projection and classic, opulent character make it less suitable for a modern office or casual wear. Best reserved for formal events or a special night out where its rich accords can truly shine without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Rose, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Habanita L'Esprit
Attar Alwan
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