L'Artisan Parfumeur 2009 EDP
Havana Vanille
L'Artisan Parfumeur Havana Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Havana Vanille opens with Clove, Vanilla, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Narcissus, Tonka Bean, and Licorice, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Resins, and Leather. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Havana Vanille carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.
This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair where the rum-soaked, dark vanilla can either transport you to a Cuban night or leave you scrubbing your wrist. Definitely sample before you buy; blind buys here are for the truly adventurous and the potentially regretful.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Warm
- Luxurious
- Mysterious
- Gourmand
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Best Occasions
Its strong projection and intense, boozy, and often polarising character make it unsuitable for office wear, where discretion is key. The rich, warm, and sensual profile, often described as 'dark' and 'erotic', makes it perfect for date nights and formal evenings, especially in colder weather. While some wear it casually, its powerful presence might be too much for everyday situations.
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
Other declarable allergens
- Clove
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
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
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