19-69 2020 EDP

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La Habana

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19-69 La Habana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. La Habana opens with Saffron and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Incense and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Vanilla Absolute, Amber, Oud, and Ambroxan. 19-69's La Habana carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a captivating, complex incense bomb, deeply polarising due to its animalic edges and challenging, almost religious, intensity. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a masterpiece for those who get it.
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La Habana Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, La Habana is best reserved for evenings and special occasions where its rich, complex character can shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for office wear and too opulent for casual or sport settings, but perfect for making a sophisticated statement on a date or at a formal event.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

La Habana opens with a sharp, spicy burst of saffron and aldehydes, immediately introducing a unique, almost medicinal sweetness. This quickly evolves into a powerful heart of deep, smoky incense and elemi, evocative of ancient cathedrals or dimly lit speakeasies. As it settles, a rich, resinous base emerges with warm amber, sweet vanilla, and a hint of dark caramel, underpinned by intriguing, occasionally challenging, animalic oud and hyraceum, creating a truly unforgettable and complex drydown.

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