Aramis 1994 EDP

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Havana

Name: Havana Eau de Parfum
Brand: Aramis

Aramis Havana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1994, created by Nathalie Feisthauer and Xavier Renard. Havana opens with Caraway, Mandarin, Basil, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Carnation, Cinnamon, Tobacco, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Aramis's Havana carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Aramis Havana is a bold, untamed classic that's a love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's a proper man's fragrance, eschewing modern trends for a blast of spicy tobacco and earthy green that certain types absolutely adore. Don't blind buy unless you're ready for an unapologetically vintage vibe.

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Bold
Classic
Masculine
Sophisticated
Warm

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Mandarin27%

Artemisia25%

Basil25%

Caraway23%

Heartas listed

Tobacco36%

Cinnamon23%

Canadian Fir Balsam21%

Carnation20%

Baseas listed

Oakmoss30%

Patchouli29%

Vetiver21%

Sandalwood20%

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

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Fall Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong projection and distinct, retro character make it less suitable for a typical office. However, it's a solid choice for dates or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated. It's a bit too bold for casual daytime wear unless you aim to make a statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Eugenol from Cinnamon
Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Havana kicks off with an invigorating aromatic blend of basil and artemisia, spiced up by caraway, before plunging into a robust heart. Here, fir resin, cinnamon, and carnation mingle with a distinctly dry, unlit tobacco leaf accord, steering clear of any sweetness. It settles into a classically masculine base of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, underscored by a rich, mossy oakmoss, evoking a refined yet rugged character.

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