Carven 2019 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Paris La Havane

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Carven Paris La Havane is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Paris La Havane opens with Mandarin, Pepper, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Rose, Lavender, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Patchouli. Carven's Paris La Havane carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and often misunderstood, this one is a bit of an acquired taste. Some call it a hidden gem, others a synthetic let-down. You'll either love its dark, leathery tobacco or find it falls flat.
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Paris La Havane 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
Strong
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong projection and long-lasting nature, this scent is best reserved for nights out and colder weather, making it ideal for dates and more formal evening events. Its intensity would be overpowering in an office setting and too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Opening with a sharp, peppery mandarin, Paris La Havane quickly deepens into a rich, complex heart of smoky tobacco and aromatic lavender, balanced by a subtle rose. The dry down is where it truly shines, settling into a luxurious blend of warm amber, earthy patchouli, and a pronounced, animalic leather accord.

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