Molinard 1921 Parfum

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Habanita

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Molinard Habanita is a Parfum launched in 1921. Habanita opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Peach, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Molinard's Habanita carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Habanita is a divisive, unapologetically vintage masterpiece. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you're after a bold, complex scent with eternal staying power, this 'most tenacious fragrance in the world' could be your next obsession. Prepare for a love-it-or-hate-it experience.
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  • Classic
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Habanita 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

Habanita is a powerhouse in terms of longevity and sillage, making it too overwhelming for most office environments. Its deep, sensual character and excellent performance make it ideal for date nights and formal occasions, especially in colder weather. It's generally considered 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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

From the very first spray, Habanita throws you into a swirling cloud of powdery vanilla and leather, dark and undeniably rich. Hints of bright bergamot and juicy raspberry try to peek through, but are quickly enveloped by a heady bouquet of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The drydown settles into an opulent base of musky amber, smoky cedar, and earthy oakmoss, creating a deep, almost brooding warmth that lingers for ages.

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