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— The story · editor’s notes —
About Eau de Parfum Havana Gold.
Opening chapter
nveiling with an intoxicating burst, Havana Gold opens its olfactive journey with the enigmatic sweetness of licorice, an ethereal kiss of star anise, and the zesty, bright luminescence of mandarin. This vibrant introduction immediately captivates, drawing you into a world of sophisticated allure and intriguing contrasts.
02 · Heart
As the fragrance deepens, the heart unfurls a sumptuously warm and inviting core. Here, the rich, aromatic complexity of tobacco leaves absolute takes center stage, intertwined with the fiery, comforting spice of cinnamon and the balsamic, resinous sweetness of benzoin. This luxurious blend evokes images of hushed conversations in dimly lit lounges, where every scent tells a story of refined pleasure and timeless elegance. The sillage is notably persistent, leaving an unforgettable trail.
03 · Trail
The journey culminates in a profound and velvety base, where the rugged sophistication of leather accord intertwines with the earthy, woody depth of cypriol. Roasted tonka bean adds a creamy, vanilla-like warmth, lending a smooth, lingering sweetness that balances the animalic undertones. This powerful foundation ensures an enduring presence, making Havana Gold a perfect companion for evening wear or any occasion demanding an aura of distinctive charm and long-lasting impression. Its complex aroma develops beautifully on the skin, promising hours of captivating wear.
— Purone curation —
“Havana Gold is an opulent homage to sun-drenched evenings, a unisex EDP that wraps you in a golden embrace of soft spice and rich tobacco.”
— Performance desk · skin test —
How it wears.
Field measurements from controlled skin trials and verified buyer reports — longevity in hours, sillage class, projection envelope, and the chronological arc from spray to dry-down.
8h
Longevity
S
strong
Sillage
A
arm
Projection
— Longevity —
8h
Hours on skin
Skin trial · 12h envelope
— Sillage —
strong
Scent trail
3 of 4 · intimate · moderate · strong · enormous
— Projection —
arm
Distance from skin
2 of 3 · skin · arm · room
— The wear arc —
09 acts
Act 010h
Licorice
Act 021h
Star Anise
Act 032h
Mandarin
Act 043h
Tobacco
Act 054h
Cinnamon
Act 065h
Benzoin
Act 076h
Leather
Act 087h
Cypriol
Act 098h
Tonka
— Best climate —
02 zones— Best time —
02 windows— Discovery desk —
Adjacencies & voiceprint.
Scent twins are buyer-confirmed adjacencies, not algorithmic guesses. The voiceprint is the literal vocabulary verified owners use to describe this fragrance, weighted by frequency.
— Voiceprint —
Top 05
Weighted by verified buyer frequency
— Community pulse · verified buyers —
Buyer signal, not noise.
Aggregated from verified purchases, weighted by recency and recurrence. Distribution, recommendation rate and verbatim language — 322 reviewers speaking for themselves.
4.1
Rating
322
Reviews
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Photos
— Rating distribution —
322 total
— Recommend —
76%
of verified buyers
— What buyers highlight —
09 signals
moderate longevity
40%
long lasting
30%
strong sillage
40%
enormous sillage
30%
fair value
40%
good value
30%
fall wear
26%
winter wear
26%
nighttime
23%
— Gender split —
— Pulse spread · buyer signal —
322 votes
Ratings
322
OK
Hate
Like
Love
Dislike
When to wear
481
Day
Fall
Night
Spring
Summer
Winter
Longevity
100
Weak
Eternal
Moderate
Very weak
Long lasting
Sillage
100
Strong
Enormous
Intimate
Moderate
Value for money
100
Fair
Good
Great
Overpriced
Way overpriced
Gender perception
100
Male
Female
Unisex
More female
Main accords
05 signals
Soft Spicy
Tobacco
Sweet
Leather
anis
The Composition
An olfactive architecture.
AmberTop
01Licorice · Star Anise
0 – 15 min
Heart
02Tobacco · Cinnamon
15 min – 2 h
Base
03Leather · Tonka
2 h +
Dominant accords
Intensity
Soft Spicy
100Tobacco
88Sweet
84Amber
80Leather
76anis
69
How it wears
Sillage
4/5
Strong
Longevity
5/5
12+ h
Projection
4/5
Room
Daypart
Season
Reviews
4.5/5
Reviews are verified by purchase & anonymised by default. Each review is screened before publication.
Frequently mentioned
- Long-lasting
- Elegant bottle
- Compliments
- Worth it
- Beautiful sillage
- Refined dry-down
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Every item is sourced through authorised distributors and ships with a serial-numbered authenticity card.
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Eau de Parfum Havana Gold — 50 ml