Dries Van Noten 2025 EDT

U ££££ Acquired

Havana Gold

Name: Havana Gold Eau de Toilette
Brand: Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten Havana Gold is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Jordi Fernández. Havana Gold opens with Mandarin, Star Anise, and Licorice, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Tobacco, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, and Tonka Bean. Dries Van Noten's Havana Gold carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Havana Gold is a divisive scent: a luxe, bold, boozy tobacco that some find addictive and brilliantly blended, while others dismiss it as unoriginal and overpriced. It's a powerhouse that demands attention.

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Bold
Confident
Warm
Sophisticated
Masculine

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Licorice39%

Star Anise37%

Mandarin24%

Heartas listed

Tobacco44%

Cinnamon28%

Benzoin28%

Baseas listed

Leather44%

Tonka Bean29%

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha27%

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

Also Works:

Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with strong sillage is too intense for a typical office setting. Its rich tobacco and spicy accords make it perfect for formal events and date nights where making a statement is desired, though some might find it a bit much even for casual wear.

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

Coumarin from Tonka Bean
Eugenol from Cinnamon

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 Gold dives straight in with a rich, dark blend of licorice and star anise, brightened by a hint of mandarin. As it settles, a warm, spiced heart of cinnamon and tobacco emerges, wrapped in a smooth benzoin sweetness. The dry down reveals a confident leather, grounded by earthy cypriol and creamy tonka bean, delivering a deep and long-lasting aroma.