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Habanita L'Esprit

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Molinard Habanita L'Esprit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Habanita L'Esprit opens with Lemon, Nutmeg, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Molinard's Habanita L'Esprit carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This flanker of the iconic Habanita is a captivating shape-shifter. It's a powdery, musky embrace with a lemony kick that's earned itself a devoted following, though some find it a touch too 'baby powder gone wild'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Powdery
  • Classic
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
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Habanita L'Esprit 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and soft, powdery character make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sensual musky warmth and elegant floral notes lend themselves well to romantic dates and casual day-to-day use. While not a typical formal scent, it can work due to its sophistication, but it is entirely unsuitable for 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a sharp, almost medicinal labdanum and nutmeg, quickly softened by a bright lemon. The heart unfolds into a creamy, abstract floral bouquet, where mimosa and heliotrope create a powdery, almond-like sweetness. The drydown settles into a sensual musky amber, smoothed by benzoin and grounded by vetiver and patchouli, hinting at a warm, almost skin-like allure.

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